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BT05 BVC

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

229,167 mi
Last recorded229,167 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 BVC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 229,167 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 210,748 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 21,047 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 193,255 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 193,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 175,535 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 175,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 165,303 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 159,252 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 149,452 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 149,452 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 19 May 2011 134,627 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 134,627 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 125,337 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 125,337 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 110,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2010 110,242 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 104,669 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 88,786 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 77,652 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 69,033 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

slight play on offside front tie rod

tyre fited to nearside rear not reinforced

Pass 14 Dec 2007 58,026 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 43,403 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

middle seat belt stork outer cover missing.

Pass 22 Dec 2006 33,960 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 17,344 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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BT05 BVC is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BT05 BVC, 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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BT05 BVC is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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