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AO54 TUV

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

136,998 mi
Last recorded136,998 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 TUV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 136,998 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outriggers corroded and holed both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Hand brake cable return spring broken

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension turret corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension mount has play

Fail 23 Nov 2022 136,974 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both have no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear most bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outriggers corroded and holed both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Hand brake cable return spring broken

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension turret corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension mount has play

Pass 18 Nov 2021 130,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 130,312 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Strut mount has play

Pass 22 Oct 2020 126,065 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 125,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 120,259 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 17 Oct 2019 120,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 109,644 miles

advised front tyres worn edges low tread both

advised gen corrosion in places underside

advised osf nsf outer sill damaged

advised rear brake pads low

advised rear brake pipe osr slight corrosion

advised rear shocks weaping cassing corroded

advised rear tyres worn edges getting low tread both

advised spare wheel not in carrier

Fail 31 Aug 2018 109,644 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

advised front tyres worn edges low tread both

advised gen corrosion in places underside

advised osf nsf outer sill damaged

advised rear brake pads low

advised rear brake pipe osr slight corrosion

advised rear shocks weaping cassing corroded

advised rear tyres worn edges getting low tread both

advised spare wheel not in carrier

Pass 31 Aug 2017 100,536 miles

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

both sills damaged

centre stop lamp inop

Fail 30 Aug 2017 100,536 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both sills damaged

centre stop lamp inop

Pass 30 Aug 2016 88,221 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing noisy

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 88,184 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing noisy

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 68,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 66,955 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 56,692 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 56,687 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 46,285 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 46,285 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 43,520 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 38,291 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 30,132 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 22,576 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 18,599 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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AO54 TUV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AO54 TUV, 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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AO54 TUV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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