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BG05 XZU

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

256,408 mi
Last recorded256,408 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2017 256,408 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe out of silencer holed and tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

brake cable return spring broken

no spare wheel

o/s sun visor missing

Pass 10 Jun 2016 248,302 miles

Offside Rear tyre showing slight wear inner edge

Offside sun visor missing

exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 10 Jun 2016 248,302 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn very thin on inner edge needs changing

Offside Rear tyre showing slight wear inner edge

Offside sun visor missing

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 8 Jun 2015 235,027 miles

o/s rearmost seat not fitted

parking brake cable return spring broken

rear centre seat not fitted

tail pipe ends corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2015 235,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

NO OIL SHOWING ON DIP STICK

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s rearmost seat not fitted

parking brake cable return spring broken

rear centre seat not fitted

tail pipe ends corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2014 217,402 miles

deep cut in o/s front tyre wall

o/s rearmost seat not fitted

rear centre seat not fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2014 217,402 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

deep cut in o/s front tyre wall

o/s rearmost seat not fitted

rear centre seat not fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2013 197,482 miles

both front and o/s rear tyres wearing on inner edges

rear centre seat not fitted

rear most seats not fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2013 197,482 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

both front and o/s rear tyres wearing on inner edges

rear centre seat not fitted

rear most seats not fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2011 57,380 miles

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 9 Jul 2011 57,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Jul 2010 136,331 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 136,258 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 114,960 miles

spare tyre good but on steel wheel also diff speed rating

Fail 11 Jul 2009 114,960 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

spare tyre good but on steel wheel also diff speed rating

Pass 7 Jul 2008 97,729 miles

brake discs corroding

front tyres worn low

rear number plate discolouring

slight pulsate on brake performance and front brake balance

Fail 2 May 2008 93,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 93,259 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XZU 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 50%.

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 XZU, 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 XZU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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