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WU03 MXY

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

175,807 mi
Last recorded175,807 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 175,807 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2015 175,807 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 175,672 miles

chips on windscreen

o/s/f brake pipe bent

outer sills damaged

rear brake discs rusted & worn

rear brake pipes surface rust

rear seats down unable to check rear belts

Fail 14 Mar 2014 175,672 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

chips on windscreen

o/s/f brake pipe bent

outer sills damaged

rear brake discs rusted & worn

rear brake pipes surface rust

rear seats down unable to check rear belts

Pass 24 Jul 2013 158,178 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside front chassis/outriggers.

slight play at steering wheel.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 145,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 134,807 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 123,185 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 123,771 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 104,012 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 104,004 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 75,120 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 75,055 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2007 60,248 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 60,232 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2007 57,247 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 43,148 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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WU03 MXY is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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