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DV05 BBU

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,434 mi
Last recorded100,434 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 BBU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 100,434 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 93,316 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides slight play upper mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner /outer sill outside prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 88,589 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 86,336 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 82,761 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm on main tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 79,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 79,437 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 77,372 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 74,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Jan 2015 70,748 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Jan 2014 67,202 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Jan 2014 67,202 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Dec 2012 60,466 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 54,795 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 49,407 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 49,407 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 38,032 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 28,335 miles

baby seat fitted n/s/r

baby seat fitted o/s/r

Fail 2 Apr 2008

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

childs seat x2 fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2008

childs seat x2 fitted

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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DV05 BBU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV05 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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DV05 BBU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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