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WP03 RFL

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

150,628 mi
Last recorded150,628 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 RFL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 150,628 miles

both sills rusty

front bottom ball joint dust covers perished

front wishbone bushes perished

nearside rack boot perished

offside rear shock absorber rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

slight engine oil leak

slight play in both front top strut mounts

slight play in rear anti roll bar d bushes

slight weep from nearside front cv boots

small stone chips in windscreen

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 11 Oct 2021 150,628 miles

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both sills rusty

front bottom ball joint dust covers perished

front wishbone bushes perished

nearside rack boot perished

offside rear shock absorber rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

slight engine oil leak

slight play in both front top strut mounts

slight play in rear anti roll bar d bushes

slight weep from nearside front cv boots

small stone chips in windscreen

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2020 144,436 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges and perished

both sills rusty

front bottom ball joint dust covers perished

front wishbone bushes perished

nearside rear brake pipe rusty

offside rear shock absorber rusty

slight engine oil leak

slight play in both front top strut mounts

slight play in rear anti roll bar d bushes

slight weep from nearside front outer cv boot

small stone chips in windscreen

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 7 Oct 2020 144,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

offside rear shock absorber rusty

slight engine oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges and perished

both sills rusty

front bottom ball joint dust covers perished

front wishbone bushes perished

nearside rear brake pipe rusty

nearside rear tyre close to limits and nail in tread

slight play in both front top strut mounts

slight play in rear anti roll bar d bushes

small stone chips in windscreen

underside of vehicle rusty

vehicle needs tracking

Pass 27 Sep 2019 138,638 miles

both sills rusty

front bottom ball joint dust covers perished

front wishbone bushes perished

nearside rear brake pipe rusty

nearside rear tyre close to limits

offside rear shock absorber rusty

slight play in both front top strut mounts

small stone chips in windscreen

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2018 131,306 miles

air box screws loose

both front bottom ball joint covers perished

front wishbone rear bushes perished

handbrake tight

power steering pipe slight leak at rack

slight play in both front top strut mounts

stone chips in screen

Fail 1 Oct 2018 131,306 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

air box screws loose

both front bottom ball joint covers perished

front wishbone rear bushes perished

handbrake tight

power steering pipe slight leak at rack

rear wiper blade worn

slight play in both front top strut mounts

stone chips in screen

Pass 6 Oct 2017 126,524 miles

air filter box screws loose

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust rusty rear joint and slight blow

front wishbone rear bushes perished

o/s outer sill rusty

o/s/f bottom ball joint cover perished

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyres valve perished

play and knocking from steering rack

power steering pipe slight leak at rack

rear wiper worn

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

slight play in both front top strut mounts

stone chips in screen

Pass 10 Oct 2016 120,811 miles

exhaust system rusty

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r seat missing

o/s/f wishbone rear bush worn

play at both rear anti roll bar inner bushes

play at o/s inner rack end

spare tyre bold

Fail 10 Oct 2016 120,811 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective heavily perished (2.3.6)

exhaust system rusty

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r seat missing

nail at the n/s/r tyre

o/s/f wishbone rear bush worn

play at both rear anti roll bar inner bushes

play at o/s inner rack end

spare tyre bold

vehicle needs tracking

Pass 9 Oct 2015 113,319 miles

o/s front tyre getting low

o/s headlight aim not clear

o/s rear tyre worn on the inner edge

exhaust rusty

low pressure n/s rear tyre

slight play n/s inner anti-roll bar bush [front]

slight play o/s rear anti-roll bar D bush

stone chip windscreen

Pass 8 Oct 2014 104,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s front tyre worn slightly on the edges

Fail 2 Oct 2014 104,409 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s front tyre worn slightly on the edges

rear brake discs worn and rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2013 97,267 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 97,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 90,801 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 82,034 miles

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)

Some free play in steering.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 70,885 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 70,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 65,903 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 59,564 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 59,564 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 54,537 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 43,896 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 33,044 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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WP03 RFL is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WP03 RFL, 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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WP03 RFL is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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