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DV05 LVN

2005 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,223 mi
Last recorded111,223 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 LVN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 111,223 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 111,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 111,064 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 102,997 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front window switch inoperative

childs seats fitted

no spare tyre

slight lift in n/s and o/s front top suspension bushes

Fail 13 Oct 2017 102,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front window switch inoperative

childs seats fitted

no spare tyre

slight lift in n/s and o/s front top suspension bushes

Pass 10 Nov 2016 91,642 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 88,226 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 81,413 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 77,091 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 77,091 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 73,323 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 73,322 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2011 66,980 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 66,980 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 57,778 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 45,226 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 34,374 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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DV05 LVN is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 DV05 LVN, 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 LVN is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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