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WV03 VBK

2003 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

174,479 mi
Last recorded174,479 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 VBK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 174,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 163,201 miles

advise pads low crossion brake pipes advise sills jacking points

Fail 4 Apr 2018 163,201 miles

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

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

advise pads low crossion brake pipes advise sills jacking points

Pass 29 Mar 2017 153,237 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 14,770 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside o/s inner drive shaft joint gator damaged

Fail 22 Mar 2016 140,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside o/s inner drive shaft joint gator damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2015 126,133 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 126,133 miles

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

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nsf/osf sills have slight corrosion

rear number plate corroded but clearly visible

rear tow bar corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2014 116,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 106,349 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 98,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 98,402 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 88,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 81,282 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 81,282 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 71,830 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 64,666 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 52,715 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 39,644 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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WV03 VBK is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WV03 VBK, 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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WV03 VBK is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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