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BT54 ZUC

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

179,682 mi
Last recorded179,682 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 ZUC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 179,682 miles

both sills rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2020 174,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 174,139 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill front and rear yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill front and rear yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer body corrosion wheel arch

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 168,637 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both outer sills corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2019 168,637 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2018 160,283 miles

Offside Rear Metal brake pipe corroded.

Fail 27 Sep 2018 160,283 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Metal brake pipe corroded.

Pass 10 Oct 2017 150,869 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front ball joint gaiter deteroiorated

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear shocks slight leak and dust covers broken

Pass 5 Oct 2016 141,972 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Rear shock absorber slight leak

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2015 133,362 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 126,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2014 126,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2013 114,746 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 114,746 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 104,206 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 80,287 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 80,287 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 65,776 miles

n/s inner c/v gaiter split

o/s inner c/v gaiter split

plug in o/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2008 46,599 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 31,198 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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BT54 ZUC is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BT54 ZUC, 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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BT54 ZUC is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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