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DS05 UEK

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

72,748 mi
Last recorded72,748 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 UEK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 72,748 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 71,838 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 71,838 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 70,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fixed to rear suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test teddys blocking quarter glass windows ()

Pass 1 Jun 2021 69,846 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fitted to rear suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 69,074 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 68,184 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 65,899 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn slight play in offside front drive shaft joints. (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 30 May 2017 61,763 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 52,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Nearside Rear very rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

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

Offside Rear very rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Rear centre child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 13 May 2016 52,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Nearside Rear very rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear very rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Rear centre child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 18 May 2015 39,948 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 32,768 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside 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 25 May 2013 29,828 miles

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

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

both rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 19 May 2012 26,314 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 May 2011 23,277 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 19,678 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 15,945 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 12,320 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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DS05 UEK is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DS05 UEK, 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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DS05 UEK is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 August 2005.

Is DS05 UEK safe to buy?

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