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AU05 OPG

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

165,093 mi
Last recorded165,093 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 OPG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 165,093 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 165,093 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 152,281 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 152,277 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 142,033 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 141,995 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 127,239 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre at 3mm tread depth and devoid of tread on inner edge-legal limit is 1.6mm

Fail 3 Mar 2014 127,237 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

offside rear tyre at 3mm tread depth and devoid of tread on inner edge-legal limit is 1.6mm

Pass 12 Mar 2013 115,128 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

damage to offside outer sill

offside outer tailight bulb inoperative

Fail 12 Mar 2013 115,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

damage to offside outer sill

offside outer tailight bulb inoperative

Pass 8 Mar 2012 102,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

aux' belt perished

n/s inner tail inop

o/s front sill lip damaged

Fail 7 Mar 2012 102,314 miles

Nearside Inner 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

aux' belt perished

n/s inner tail inop

o/s front sill lip damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2011 86,437 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 72,874 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 56,932 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 43,621 miles

Lift in both front strut top mount points

Nearside front tyre worn to 2mm on tread sholders

Spare tyre load rating incorrect for vehicle type

Fail 10 Mar 2008 43,621 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Lift in both front strut top mount points

Nearside front tyre worn to 2mm on tread sholders

Spare tyre load rating incorrect for vehicle type

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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AU05 OPG is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AU05 OPG, 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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AU05 OPG is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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