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AF03 WBJ

2003 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

188,450 mi
Last recorded188,450 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 WBJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 188,450 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2020 172,176 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 158,294 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Jun 2019 158,294 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jun 2018 151,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 142,587 miles

Front tyres both wearing inner edges and under inflated

Nearside Front cv joints worn

Rear child seat fitted

engine cover fitted

rear compartment seats covered over

under trays fitted

Fail 31 May 2017 142,585 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked in white chalk (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x2 parts both marked in chalk (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Power steering malfunctioning very rough when operational (2.3.3a)

Front tyres both wearing inner edges and under inflated

Nearside Front cv joints worn

Rear child seat fitted

engine cover fitted

rear compartment seats covered over

under trays fitted

Pass 25 May 2016 125,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 117,018 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 116,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 106,024 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 105,886 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 97,285 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 90,297 miles

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

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

top strut mountings coroded

Fail 20 May 2011 84,122 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 84,122 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 75,662 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 67,690 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2009 67,690 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 57,717 miles

nearside inner drive shaft gaitor split

Pass 30 May 2007 47,958 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 36,468 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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AF03 WBJ is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AF03 WBJ, 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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AF03 WBJ is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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