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WU03 VEB

2003 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,548 mi
Last recorded110,548 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 VEB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 110,548 miles

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

Front exhaust mount weak

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear exhaust weak

Fail 2 Jan 2019 110,531 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust mount weak

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear exhaust weak

Pass 8 Aug 2017 106,441 miles

Front exhaust mount rusty

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust weak

Fail 8 Aug 2017 106,441 miles

Front exhaust mount rusty

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust weak

Pass 2 Mar 2016 95,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust weak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 90,304 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 90,300 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 90,300 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 84,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2011 77,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on

front exhaust mounts corroded thin, however still support system

n/s/f tyre has a cut on outer sidewall however not yet exposing cords

Pass 14 Sep 2011 77,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

front exhaust mounts corroded thin, however still support system

n/s/f tyre has a cut on outer sidewall however not yet exposing cords

Pass 6 Apr 2010 54,907 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 54,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 43,077 miles

Non reinforced tyre fitted (x2)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 43,027 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Non reinforced tyre fitted (x2)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 34,314 miles

both rear seats fitted wrog side off vehicle making seatbelts ineffective

Fail 14 Mar 2008 34,314 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear seats fitted wrog side off vehicle making seatbelts ineffective

Pass 9 Mar 2007 25,465 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 25,465 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2006 18,490 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 18,490 miles

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

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

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 VEB is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VEB, 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 VEB is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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