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AD03 BZJ

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

166,861 mi
Last recorded166,861 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 BZJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 166,861 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surface effected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 151,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

lift nearside and offside front top shock absorber mountings but within manufacturers design specifications

Pass 7 Sep 2017 150,344 miles

various brake pipes corroded

various corrosion underneath

Fail 4 Sep 2017 150,342 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

various brake pipes corroded

various corrosion underneath

Pass 6 Aug 2016 147,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

various corrosion underneath

Pass 29 Jul 2015 141,376 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 141,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 134,512 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 134,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 124,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre getting low

springs corroding

windscreen has damage not in critria

Pass 4 Jun 2013 124,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre getting low

springs corroding

windscreen has damage not in critria

Pass 29 May 2012 118,887 miles

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

drivers electric window n/w

Fail 28 May 2012 118,887 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

2nd row middle seat fitted in wrong position needs swopping with n/s rear seat for seat belt fixing reasons

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers electric window n/w

Pass 11 Feb 2011 96,034 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 96,034 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 78,697 miles

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 78,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 66,482 miles

advisery; front o/side inner c/v gaitor split

Pass 10 Jul 2007 46,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2006 30,164 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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AD03 BZJ is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AD03 BZJ, 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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AD03 BZJ is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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