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CA05 XAU

2005 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

225,250 mi
Last recorded225,250 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 XAU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 225,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes are slightly corroded and some covered with grease

under vehicle prescribed areas and suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2017 220,471 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

both sides front sills slightly corroded by jacking points

brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2016 215,320 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

both sides front sills slightly corroded by jacking points

oil leak

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2015 214,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 214,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 201,585 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 201,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 184,198 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 160,027 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 160,020 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 123,944 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 119,752 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 119,752 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 115,121 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 91,919 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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CA05 XAU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CA05 XAU, 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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CA05 XAU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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