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BG05 TVN

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

72,953 mi
Last recorded72,953 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 TVN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2022 72,953 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill by rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill corroded by rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Mandatory tell-tale for rear fog light permanently illuminated

Nearside Front outer rigger corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2021 70,429 miles

Nearside Front FLOOR/JACKING POINT CORRODED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL VERY POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ACROSS SUSPENSION ARM (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL VERY POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 69,160 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 69,135 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 67,483 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 67,483 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 64,967 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded non prescribed area

Nearside Rear Inner side light inoperative

Offside Front Inner sill corroded non prescribed area

Offside Rear handbrake cable poor condition

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Jun 2017 62,241 miles

Front brake discs inner faces corroded

Offside Front sill lip damaged

both front tyres load ratings lower than recommended

Pass 22 Jun 2016 60,407 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALLS HEAVILY PERISHED MINOR SPLITS

OFFSIDE FRONT SILL DAMAGED

OIL LEAK REAR OF ENGINE

Fail 22 Jun 2016 60,407 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALLS HEAVILY PERISHED MINOR SPLITS

OFFSIDE FRONT SILL DAMAGED

OIL LEAK REAR OF ENGINE

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 57,679 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 54,212 miles

n/s/front tyre outer side wall very poor condition

Pass 28 Jun 2013 51,379 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 27 Jun 2013 51,376 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 22 Jun 2012 48,061 miles

both front top shocker mounts slight lift

Fail 21 Jun 2012 48,061 miles

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

both front top shocker mounts slight lift

Pass 1 Jul 2011 45,584 miles

n/s/front tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2010 42,227 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT SIDE WALL DAMAGE

Pass 1 Jul 2009 40,045 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL MINOR CUTS DMAGE (CORDES NOT EXPOSED).

Fail 29 Jun 2009 40,042 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall minor cuts

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 TVN is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TVN, 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 TVN is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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