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AO05 TPU

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

200,181 mi
Last recorded200,181 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 TPU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 200,181 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 180,723 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 180,723 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 143,698 miles

both front inner cv boots in poor condition

both sills front and rear rusty

exhaust in poor condition

front brake discs in poor condition

rear number plate deteriorated

rear springs rusty

service light on dash

slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 Sep 2016 143,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front inner cv boots in poor condition

both sills front and rear rusty

exhaust in poor condition

front brake discs in poor condition

rear number plate deteriorated

rear springs rusty

service light on dash

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Apr 2015 138,685 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear no. plate deteriorating / poor

Pass 1 May 2014 129,373 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 1 May 2014 129,373 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 30 Apr 2013 120,997 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 106,937 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 99,591 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 87,421 miles

see checklist 69462

Fail 12 Apr 2010 87,421 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

see checklist 69462

Fail 19 Mar 2009 64,209 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Mar 2009 64,209 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Mar 2008 43,257 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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AO05 TPU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AO05 TPU, 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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AO05 TPU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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