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BU05 FWT

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,691 mi
Last recorded169,691 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 FWT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 169,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake : Low effort recorded during time of test

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT & REAR (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 169,691 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake : Low effort recorded during time of test

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT & REAR (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 154,818 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (4.1.E.1)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (2.5.B.1b)

Front Wiper-blade(s) perished

Front sills distort

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (2.4.G.2)

Rear Passenger seats stowed away

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT & REAR (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 154,818 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (4.1.E.1)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (2.5.B.1b)

Front Wiper-blade(s) perished

Front sills distort

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (2.4.G.2)

Rear Passenger seats stowed away

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT & REAR (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2017 147,137 miles

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear (3.5.1i)

offside rear light cluster broken

Pass 17 May 2016 119,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pads warning light on

oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2014 96,974 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 96,974 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 89,299 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 76,411 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 63,279 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 50,492 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 50,464 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 40,822 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 32,479 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 32,475 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BU05 FWT is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BU05 FWT, 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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BU05 FWT is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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