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VN03 XPW

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,065 mi
Last recorded155,065 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 XPW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 155,065 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 141,428 miles

All four discs corroded

Body has slight corrosion Both inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both inner chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake just met. It may need adjustment or repair

Fail 3 Nov 2015 141,428 miles

All four discs corroded

Body has slight corrosion Both inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both inner chassis (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake just met. It may need adjustment or repair

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 136,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 6 Aug 2013 129,025 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 120,171 miles

REAR SILENCER RUSTY

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 107,388 miles

NOT ALL SEATS FITTED AT TINE OF TEST

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 107,388 miles

NOT ALL SEATS FITTED AT TINE OF TEST

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 99,920 miles

all tyres close to wear limit and wearing on edges

rear discs worn

screen has slight damage

Pass 21 Jul 2009 89,210 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 77,895 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 77,830 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 63,908 miles

middle centre & o/s rear seats in wrong position

Pass 12 Apr 2006 56,797 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?

Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
8,332
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
199,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102,272
position lamp(s) not working 77,739
Brake pipe excessively corroded 70,441
Stop lamp not working 68,929
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56,531
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VN03 XPW is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 96,357 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Galaxy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN03 XPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Galaxy typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Galaxy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VN03 XPW is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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