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BG05 TYZ

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

193,635 mi
Last recorded193,635 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 193,635 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 193,635 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 182,738 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear handbrake efficiency low effort

Fail 20 Dec 2018 182,738 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear handbrake efficiency low effort

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 165,600 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 165,600 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 142,950 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 142,698 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating and o/s front (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2015 125,629 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 105,701 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 75,007 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 43,971 miles

Rear seats fitted incorrectly

Pass 13 Jun 2011 42,732 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake warning light

front brake disc worn inner face

nearside front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 22 Jun 2010 37,184 miles

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

rear brakes out balance

Pass 29 May 2009 31,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2009 31,207 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 25,394 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 TYZ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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