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BG05 TSV

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

29,876 mi
Last recorded29,876 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 TSV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 29,876 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside head light loose

nearside front outer sill corroded (holed) just outside of a prescribed area

offside front brake hose poorly routed

Fail 25 May 2016 298,793 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside head light loose

nearside front outer sill corroded (holed) just outside of a prescribed area

offside front brake hose poorly routed

Pass 12 Jun 2015 279,786 miles

chips to windscreen

nearside headlight loose

Pass 10 Dec 2014 264,747 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front inner cv joint slightly damaged

Fail 5 Dec 2014 264,741 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front inner cv joint slightly damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2014 250,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

front sills damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2013 238,599 miles

Dampness around brake master cylinder

Jacking damage to both front sills

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 3 Dec 2013 238,597 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Dampness around brake master cylindor

Jacking damage to both front sills

Stone chip to windscreen

Pass 13 Jun 2013 226,576 miles

advisories from initial test no 886751163135

Fail 10 Jun 2013 226,574 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

both rear tyres ON LIMIT

jacking damage to both outer sills

nearside mirror loose

rear number plate lights dim

slight corrosion to both inner sills

Pass 10 Dec 2012 212,968 miles

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

o/s front seat belt worn

Fail 8 Dec 2012 212,711 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

o/s front seat belt worn

Pass 12 Jun 2012 194,334 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 12 Jun 2012 194,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2011 174,919 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 174,919 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 158,956 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 141,638 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 141,553 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2010 121,260 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 121,260 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 106,169 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 106,169 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 May 2009 90,925 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 76,731 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 71,327 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 59,043 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 46,844 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 21,260 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 TSV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 BG05 TSV, 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 TSV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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