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XD03 BEA

2003 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,640 mi
Last recorded145,640 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXD03 BEA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 145,640 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 145,630 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high bulb fitted wrong (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 129,549 miles

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

OSR parking brake is low

Fail 14 Oct 2015 129,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)

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

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

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 Oct 2014 117,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 107,872 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 107,859 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 97,630 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorated

Fail 15 Sep 2012 97,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Center and rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2011 87,125 miles

N/S/F Window Does Not Open

Rear Discs Worn And Pitted

Pass 6 Jul 2011 85,851 miles

both front lower suspension arm back bushes slightly worn/perished not resulting in excessive movement at test

cut in osf tyre tread cords not visible at test

slight corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

steering rack slight play/wear

Fail 24 Jun 2011 85,649 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front lower suspension arm back bushes slightly worn/perished not resulting in excessive movement at test

cut in osf tyre tread cords not visible at test

slight corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

steering rack slight play/wear

Pass 8 Jul 2010 74,513 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 64,703 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 55,226 miles

both inner drive shaft boots split

rear row of seats not fitted in vehicle at time of test

Fail 24 Jun 2008 55,221 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

booth front drive shaft inner cv boots split and leaking grease

rear row of seats cnot fitted in vehicle at time of test

Pass 14 Jun 2007 44,808 miles

front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 16 Jun 2006 34,111 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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XD03 BEA is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XD03 BEA, 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 XD03 BEA registered?

XD03 BEA is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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