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BD05 DXF

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

236,757 mi
Last recorded236,757 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 DXF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 236,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 230,166 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 224,513 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 213,828 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 200,977 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 187,589 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 172,827 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 162,060 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 155,528 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 153,763 miles

Nearside Front wearing on edge

Rear tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 22 Jan 2015 148,469 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges.

Fail 17 Jan 2015 148,457 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both rear tyres worn on edges.

Fail 10 Feb 2014 145,620 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 145,620 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 145,519 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 128,149 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 112,814 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 18 Jun 2010 96,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Apr 2009 79,259 miles

engine undertray fitted

exhaust corroded

front tyres close to or on legal limit

offside front fog and towing eye covers missing

slight oil stains on engine

slight play in front suspension leg top mounts

slight play in steering rack

stonechips in front screen

Pass 8 May 2008 60,671 miles

engine undertray fitted

front discs and pads worn

nearside inner cv gaiter split

slight oil stains on engine

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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BD05 DXF is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BD05 DXF, 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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BD05 DXF is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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