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WN53 BWM

2003 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

183,936 mi
Last recorded183,936 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 BWM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 183,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 183,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 178,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 173,674 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 166,792 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 166,792 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 161,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 134,609 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 134,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 121,005 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 121,005 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 108,318 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 93,218 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 93,218 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s inner drive/shaft boot broken

Pass 2 Nov 2007 75,708 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2006 51,893 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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WN53 BWM is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WN53 BWM, 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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WN53 BWM is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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