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BV05 VJK

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

196,003 mi
Last recorded196,003 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 VJK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 196,003 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 196,003 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 175,371 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 148,438 miles

damage to o/s/f outer sill / holes on front inner sills / under covers fitted / o/s/f flexi hose / n/s/f spring corroding

slight play in front top mounts / rear inner sills corroding / corrosion on n/s/r brake pipe / corrosion on o/s/f calapair brake pipe

Fail 28 Jun 2019 148,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

damage to o/s/f outer sill / holes on front inner sills / under covers fitted / o/s/f flexi hose / n/s/f spring corroding

slight play in front top mounts / rear inner sills corroding / corrosion on n/s/r brake pipe / corrosion on o/s/f calapair brake pipe

Pass 29 Jun 2018 133,130 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside inner sill holes

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2018 133,092 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside inner sill holes

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2017 127,672 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

Slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Fail 21 Jun 2017 127,602 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

Slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 7 Jun 2016 120,559 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.5 mil (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on both outer edges and getting close to the legal limit

Pass 17 Jun 2015 113,876 miles

Coolant leak

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge getting so soon it will be at the legal limit

Pass 28 Jun 2014 106,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 May 2013 96,923 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

n/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

rear most seats not fitted unable to fully check seat belts

Pass 31 May 2013 96,923 miles

n/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

rear most seats not fitted unable to fully check seat belts

Pass 18 Jun 2012 89,837 miles

n s r tyre wearing unevenly inner edge

Fail 18 Jun 2012 89,837 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

n s r tyre wearing unevenly inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2011 83,676 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 83,676 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 78,338 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 72,233 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 70,247 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 70,247 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2008 55,890 miles

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

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

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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BV05 VJK is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BV05 VJK, 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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BV05 VJK is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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