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CV05 BBU

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,906 mi
Last recorded164,906 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 BBU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 164,906 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 159,644 miles

Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view side mirrors (8.1.2a)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt showing sign of oil leaks (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires stop light connection (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 159,644 miles

Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view side mirrors (8.1.2a)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt showing sign of oil leaks (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires stop light connection (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 146,408 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 132,746 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 120,619 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 103,801 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 93,911 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 80,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 80,128 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 80,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres low on tread 2mm

nearside front tyre worn inside edge

rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2011 66,405 miles

O/S/R- REAR CENTER and O/S/BOOT seats have been removed, seats and belts have not been checked

front discs wearing low a lip has formed

rear discs wearing low

Fail 4 Feb 2011 66,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

O/S/R- REAR CENTER and O/S/BOOT seats have been removed, seats and belts have not been checked

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

front discs wearing low a lip has formed

rear discs wearing low

Pass 19 Feb 2010 55,036 miles

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

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

centure and o/s rear seats missing. unable to test seat belts.

Fail 18 Feb 2010 55,036 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

centure and o/s rear seats missing. unable to test seat belts.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 42,453 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 31,614 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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CV05 BBU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CV05 BBU, 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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CV05 BBU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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