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DV55 MXS

2005 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,931 mi
Last recorded143,931 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 MXS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 143,931 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

underside areas rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2020 134,796 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 124,322 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear light unit damaged- not showing white light to rear

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres both feathered inner edge

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes worn with movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray fitted- obscuring view of some components

Fail 3 Oct 2019 124,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed and corroded within 30cm of rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear light unit damaged- not showing white light to rear

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres both feathered inner edge

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes worn with movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 3 Oct 2018 110,488 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged both front valves are perished (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust is corroded in some areas

undertray fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 20 Oct 2017 99,701 miles

Light corrosion to underside

Pass 24 Oct 2016 88,664 miles

all shock absorbers bouncy/weak

nearside sill area slightly corroded

offside rear sill area slightly corroded

tyres slightly perished

Fail 20 Oct 2016 88,576 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

all shock absorbers bouncy/weak

nearside sill area slightly corroded

offside rear sill area slightly corroded

tyres slightly perished

Pass 8 Oct 2015 78,892 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 68,037 miles

both front flexible brake hoses cracking

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Oct 2013 59,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2013 59,281 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 48,893 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 41,735 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 41,647 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 34,642 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front & rear brake discs pitted

n/s driveshaft inner gaitor split

slight brake bind to o/s/r brake

Pass 19 Oct 2009 27,626 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 19,728 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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DV55 MXS is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DV55 MXS, 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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DV55 MXS is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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