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VX03 HZA

2003 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

199,428 mi
Last recorded199,428 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 HZA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 199,428 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on edges only passes due to raised tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on edges only passes due to raised tread pattern, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

both front top suspension mounts have play

Fail 28 Nov 2018 199,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

both front top suspension mounts have play

Pass 5 Oct 2017 178,189 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake hoses starting to perish

front chassis corroding

road springs corroding

Pass 9 Aug 2016 157,363 miles

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

front chassis corroding

rear road springs corroding

Fail 8 Aug 2016 157,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement parking brake lever seized (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front chassis corroding

rear road springs corroding

Pass 3 Jul 2015 134,600 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 1 Jul 2015 134,600 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 25 Jun 2014 121,205 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 113,186 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 103,925 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 95,810 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 87,053 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 75,192 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 63,487 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 52,444 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 41,830 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 40,910 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 HZA is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VX03 HZA, 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 HZA is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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