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BL05 DFG

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

191,169 mi
Last recorded191,169 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 DFG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 191,169 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2019 191,169 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear anti roll bar d/bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar drop link rubber boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front bottom ball joints boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2018 177,786 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 177,773 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 165,707 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front and both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both lamps (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion to inner body sills at rear

Fail 7 Sep 2017 165,707 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front and both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both lamps (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion to inner body sills at rear

Pass 14 Dec 2016 160,137 miles

All tyres are not C rated for weight

Both front wishbone rear bushes are starting to perish

Both rear inner body sills are corroded

Coolant leak from rad area

Front inner brake pads are wearing more then the outer pads

Off side front wiper operating over a smaller area then it should

Pass 14 Dec 2015 145,299 miles

Both front tyres are scrubbed on inner edges

Both rear tyres have slight side wall damage

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

Near side front body sill damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres are scrubbed on edges

Fail 14 Dec 2015 145,299 miles

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Both front tyres are scrubbed on inner edges

Both rear tyres have slight side wall damage

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

Near side front body sill damaged

Oil on min

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers are hitting each other

both rear tyres are scrubbed on edges

Pass 30 Dec 2014 128,037 miles

Able to inspect only offside front, nearside front and offside rear seatbelts due to seat configuration.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 128,037 miles

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

Able to inspect only offside front, nearside front and offside rear seatbelts due to seat configuration.

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Dec 2013 101,436 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 101,436 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 101,418 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 79,557 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 62,438 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 57,519 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2011 57,519 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 49,707 miles

only 5 seats fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Jun 2009 42,166 miles

vehicle tested as presented only 3 seats fitted plus driver there are additional seat that were not presented at time of test

wipers starting to smear

Pass 23 May 2008 31,238 miles

Only 5 seats + drivers tested o/s/r not fitted at time of test, tested as presented

engine covers and under body guards fitted tested as presented

headlamp convertors have been prevously fitted but glue residue still on head light this does not effect the beam pattern ok at time of test

minor marks to windscreen

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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BL05 DFG is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BL05 DFG, 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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BL05 DFG is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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