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CV57 OFW

2007 Ford Galaxy

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,866 mi
Last recorded143,866 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Galaxy99,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 OFW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 143,866 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 143,429 miles

Central Front Upper Sound deadening material insecure engine cover insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Upper Sound deadening material insecure under windscreen falling off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust silencer insecure heat shield loose compromising fuel tank and not protecting fuel system (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Body insecure inner arch plastic loose fouling wheel and wing damage causing sharp edges (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated inner joint has signs of wear when rotated due to cv boot not fitted correctly (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint wear under shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure not mounting correctly (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Sound deadening material likely to become detached under windscreen falling off (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ball joint excessive wear on shaker plates and by bar (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face excessively worn below required depth (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face grooved at time of test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner track rod end slight play ok at time of test but advise customer will be needed next year (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into flex pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 127,134 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 127,133 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & o/s/f of rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high & o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 127,013 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 108,914 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 108,893 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 97,900 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 87,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear to outer edge (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R tyre uneven wear to inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2014 76,773 miles

front brake pads and discs worn low

front no.plate fixings are heavily corroded

rear brake pads are very low

rear suspension trailing arm bushes are deteriorated

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 6 Sep 2013 67,365 miles

slight play in seering rack

Pass 13 Sep 2012 54,421 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 54,421 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 44,566 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 31,477 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 31,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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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CV57 OFW is a 2007 Ford Galaxy in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2007 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 99,134 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 CV57 OFW, 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 19 years old, this Ford Galaxy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CV57 OFW is a 2007 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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