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AV05 JXY

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

179,754 mi
Last recorded179,754 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 JXY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2020 179,754 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill [marked] (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill[marked] (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front subframe surface corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2155516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread slightly stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on lipp (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 170,676 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 170,675 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 159,606 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 159,524 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 146,957 miles

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

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

Unable to inspect seat belts for no 6 and 7 seats due to seats being folded down

Fail 24 Feb 2017 146,957 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Unable to inspect seat belts for no 6 and 7 seats due to seats being folded down

Pass 19 Feb 2016 134,206 miles

Brake pipe's corroded.

Has a slight coolant leak.

Nearside Front Small chip in the windscreen.

Rear Seats folded, could not check seat belt.

Surface corrosion on vehicle chassis.

Fail 19 Feb 2016 134,206 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe's corroded.

Has a slight coolant leak.

Nearside Front Small chip in the windscreen.

Rear Seats folded, could not check seat belt.

Surface corrosion on vehicle chassis.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 117,345 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

both front suspension arm rubber bushes slightly debonding

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Fail 19 Feb 2015 117,345 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

both front suspension arm rubber bushes slightly debonding

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 22 Feb 2014 102,624 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 90,141 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 90,141 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 77,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 77,041 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 64,919 miles

both front tyres close too legal limit(1.6mm)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 55,554 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 55,407 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

emissions test not carried out due to condition of exhaust system

Fail 20 Feb 2009 43,919 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 43,919 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 29,890 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 JXY is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AV05 JXY, 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 JXY is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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