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WR03 DME

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

168,154 mi
Last recorded168,154 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 DME
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 168,154 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear light covered with tape

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides front jacking point covered with heavily sealant

both sides outer sills covered with heavily sealant

Fail 11 Oct 2019 168,154 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light covered with tape

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides front jacking point covered with heavily sealant

both sides outer sills covered with heavily sealant

Pass 26 Oct 2018 161,792 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front both sides McPherson strut has slight movement in the upper attachment

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 161,792 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front both sides McPherson strut has slight movement in the upper attachment

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 148,247 miles

Nearside rear sill has been coated with sealant. Unable to assess.

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

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 148,247 miles

Nearside rear sill has been coated with sealant. Unable to assess.

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

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 138,081 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 120,397 miles

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

rear brake referrals corroded

Pass 23 May 2013 112,431 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 112,431 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 100,503 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 100,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 88,205 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 82,294 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 82,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 73,225 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 63,237 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 50,999 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 50,999 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 41,841 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 41,841 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

front wiper blades starting to smear

rear reg plate starting to deteriorate

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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WR03 DME is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WR03 DME, 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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WR03 DME is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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