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WU03 MLV

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

138,848 mi
Last recorded138,848 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 MLV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2017 138,848 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both front flexi hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 130,883 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 130,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rear (2.7.3)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 123,618 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 123,618 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 117,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 117,703 miles

Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 111,999 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 111,995 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 31 Jul 2012 103,997 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 103,905 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 92,113 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 92,113 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2010 85,263 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 85,263 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advise off side and near side front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Apr 2009 81,920 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 28 Apr 2009 81,920 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 11 Apr 2008 77,735 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 77,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

AUXILARY DRIVEBELT BADLY PERISHED AND TENSIONER DEFECTIVE AND NEEDS REPLACING .!!!!

OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM !!!!

Pass 26 Apr 2007 75,589 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 75,589 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 74,082 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 74,082 miles

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

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

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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WU03 MLV is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 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 WU03 MLV, 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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WU03 MLV is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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