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AJ05 RYU

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,948 mi
Last recorded149,948 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 RYU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 149,948 miles

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

both front brake discs are rusted on edges

o/s/r tyre is perished

Fail 14 Nov 2017 149,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

both front brake discs are rusted on edges

o/s/r tyre is perished

Pass 25 Nov 2016 148,631 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2016 148,615 miles

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

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

child seat fitted

n/s/f stabilizer link has slight play

Pass 30 Nov 2015 140,781 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 123,533 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 123,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre exhaust hanger broken and insecure.

Coolant Low.

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear exhaust silencer delaminating.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2013 111,107 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 103,914 miles

nearside and offside rear 3rd row of seats not in vehicle at time of test

offside rear tyre starting to perish 215/55/16

Fail 6 Jun 2013 103,913 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside rear 3rd row of seats not in vehicle at time of test

offside rear tyre starting to perish 215/55/16

Pass 22 Jun 2012 88,496 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

offside rear seat not in vehicle at time of test

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2011 70,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

child seats fitted nearside and centre rear of vehicle

nearside door mirror glass damaged

red nose on front frill covers bonnet catch

Fail 24 Jun 2010 58,439 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside rear tyre has a cut in the tread

Pass 24 Jun 2010 58,439 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre has a cut in the tread

Pass 21 May 2009 42,818 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 42,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 May 2008 29,968 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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AJ05 RYU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 96,750 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 AJ05 RYU, 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 21 years old, this Ford Galaxy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ05 RYU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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