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BG05 BGZ

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,915 mi
Last recorded151,915 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 BGZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 151,915 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 151,913 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (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 Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 23 May 2023 148,549 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 147,286 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

front jacking points slight corrosion

Pass 13 May 2019 141,503 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 141,492 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 136,531 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2018 136,479 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bushes (9.2.5d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 130,798 miles

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

nsf sill damage

Pass 26 Apr 2016 123,899 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 113,113 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 99,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 91,623 miles

rear bottom edge of n/s front wing damaged

side walls scuffed on both front tyres

steel wheel fitted to n/s rear

Pass 7 Dec 2011 84,887 miles

o/s rear body damage

Fail 7 Dec 2011 84,887 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

o/s rear body damage

Pass 3 Mar 2010 74,974 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s rear tyre cracking & edge worn

Pass 4 Feb 2009 70,536 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 67,685 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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BG05 BGZ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BG05 BGZ, 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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BG05 BGZ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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