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AY05 NCU

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,358 mi
Last recorded130,358 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 NCU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2020 130,358 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear inner flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 120,042 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 108,311 miles

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

brake pad light on

Fail 20 Mar 2018 108,311 miles

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

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

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

brake pad light on

o/s front brake slight restriction

rear heater coolant pipe leaking

Pass 17 Mar 2017 97,397 miles

Rear exhaust tailpipe rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2016 84,452 miles

child seat fitted preventing full inspection of adult seatbelt

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 6 Mar 2015 72,126 miles

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

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

slight damage to windscreen A zone which is not seriously restricting drivers view

Fail 5 Mar 2015 72,126 miles

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

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

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

slight damage to windscreen A zone which is not seriously restricting drivers view

Pass 14 Mar 2014 62,574 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 55,180 miles

part of the high level brake light not illuminating

Fail 14 Mar 2013 55,180 miles

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

part of the high level brake light not illuminating

Fail 16 Mar 2012 47,361 miles

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

Some of the bulbs in the high level stop lamp n/w

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 47,361 miles

Some of the bulbs in the high level stop lamp n/w

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 41,378 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 32,746 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 26,194 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 26,194 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 19,359 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 19,319 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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AY05 NCU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AY05 NCU, 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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What year was AY05 NCU registered?

AY05 NCU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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