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WU03 XTB

2003 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,131 mi
Last recorded139,131 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 XTB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 139,131 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 139,131 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2013 131,289 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 124,115 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 114,660 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 114,660 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 103,966 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 102,117 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 102,117 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2010 95,089 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 89,519 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 81,798 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2009 81,798 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 73,662 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 69,534 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 66,576 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 66,576 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 42,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2006 42,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front 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 XTB is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XTB, 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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What year was WU03 XTB registered?

WU03 XTB is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 March 2003.

Is WU03 XTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU03 XTB shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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