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BN05 XZU

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

182,952 mi
Last recorded182,952 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 XZU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 182,952 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all over under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both both rear and front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 152,020 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front front to rear body damaged scrathes

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 132,212 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play top mounts both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slightly corrosion

Nearside Rear lamp slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 128,123 miles

Nearside Front corrosion

Nearside Rear Nearside Rear Lamp slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 128,123 miles

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

Nearside Front corrosion

Nearside Rear Nearside Rear Lamp slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 123,678 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lamp slightly damaged

Offside Headlamp slightly damaged

Offside Rear Lamp slightly damaged

Spare wheel loose inside boot

Fail 15 Feb 2021 123,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bold (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bold (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lamp slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp slightly damaged

Offside Rear Lamp slightly damaged

Spare wheel loose inside boot

Pass 18 Feb 2020 111,768 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Cuts outside wall no cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Lamp lens slightly damaged

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 103,944 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 103,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 96,182 miles

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 15 Feb 2018 96,182 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 86,553 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 86,550 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 73,441 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 73,433 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)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 65,707 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 18 Feb 2015 65,707 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 10 Mar 2014 60,644 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 56,210 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 56,202 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 51,102 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 44,127 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 40,108 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 32,318 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 27,612 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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BN05 XZU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BN05 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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BN05 XZU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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