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VX03 HWF

2003 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,341 mi
Last recorded170,341 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 HWF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 170,341 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both main pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Engine trays and under covers fitted preventing a full inspection

Offside Sill cover fitted

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 170,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Small pipe at calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Small pipe at calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both main pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Engine trays and under covers fitted preventing a full inspection

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Sill cover fitted

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 160,680 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake pad wear indicator broken

engine cover and undertray fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Aug 2016 160,543 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake pad wear indicator broken

engine cover and undertray fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Aug 2015 154,088 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside and offside front (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 154,091 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside and offside front (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 147,002 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 147,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 140,975 miles

Webasto heating unit exhaust broken

Fail 22 Aug 2013 140,975 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brake sensor broken wires n/s/f

Brake warning lamp illuminated

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

Webasto heating unit exhaust broken

Fail 16 Aug 2012 133,950 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 133,950 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 125,566 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 113,926 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 99,497 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 79,364 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 60,089 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 44,555 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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VX03 HWF is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VX03 HWF, 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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VX03 HWF is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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