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AY05 YLL

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,816 mi
Last recorded151,816 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 YLL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 151,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

accelerator pedal sticky

hand brake pivot spring return broken

n/s/f inner sill damage

oil leak from engine

reverse lights out (not applicable Sep 2009)

spare wheel missing at time of test

Fail 27 Feb 2023 151,813 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

accelerator pedal sticky

hand brake pivot spring return broken

n/s/f inner sill damage

oil leak from engine

reverse lights out (not applicable Sep 2009)

spare wheel missing at time of test

Fail 16 Feb 2023 151,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside front outer sill corroded

underside and outer sills have light corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2022 140,677 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

outer sills corroding

Fail 14 Feb 2022 140,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

outer sills corroding

Pass 15 Feb 2021 133,952 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot perished

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 130,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 124,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 120,477 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front to rear brake pipes greased

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

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2017 116,620 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes in places (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 111,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 106,584 miles

front exhaust mount broken on one side

o/s/f short brake pipe starting to go rusty

windscreen chipped

Pass 18 Feb 2014 95,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 95,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 87,530 miles

all suspension road springs surface corrosion

both front wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

corrosion on brake pipes and most covered in grease

engine oil level low

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges 3.0mm

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges 2.5mm

o/s/r seat not in vehicle full seat and belt inspection not carried out

rear brake discs red in colour looks to have got hot

Pass 10 Feb 2012 80,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both n/s and o/s front brake pipes have slight corrosion on them

engine oil level low

exhaust system brackets at front corroded

n/s/f tyre pressure low

Pass 15 Mar 2011 72,009 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

REAR EXHAUST RUSTED

YELLOW DOTS ON WIPERS

CHIPS IN SCREEN

Pass 18 Mar 2010 62,514 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 50,592 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 39,480 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 YLL is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY05 YLL, 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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AY05 YLL is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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