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AV05 FKX

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

138,757 mi
Last recorded138,757 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 FKX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2024 138,757 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake lever high

rear seats removed time of test

Pass 14 Mar 2023 136,178 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 136,014 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 122,562 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 122,290 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 109,484 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 109,479 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH AND PERISHING. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2020 107,018 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2019 102,975 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 102,968 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUT RIGGER SECTION NEAR SUBFRAME. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 98,730 miles

Front EXHAUST JOINT CORRODED

Fail 24 May 2018 98,725 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front EXHAUST JOINT CORRODED

Pass 25 May 2017 93,791 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 89,676 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 89,673 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 May 2015 83,784 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 78,472 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 74,892 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 74,885 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 69,661 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 61,404 miles

ADVISE - O/S/F INNER CV GAITOR SPLIT

Pass 25 May 2010 53,742 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Feb 2009 47,377 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 38,697 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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AV05 FKX is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 AV05 FKX, 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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AV05 FKX is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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