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DV55 VEX

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

196,853 mi
Last recorded196,853 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 VEX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 196,853 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2019 196,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working and offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2019 195,745 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s front (4.1.2 (c))

Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working front both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate missing frront (0.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working o/s rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear bumper insecure

Pass 9 Nov 2018 180,769 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 165,721 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s front inner (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 153,365 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 149,489 miles

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

Offside Front Drop link has slight play

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

Rear Bumper insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2014 141,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 137,635 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 137,635 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 130,894 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 124,736 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 74,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear discs corroded on outer edges

Fail 27 Nov 2008 74,423 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear discs corroded on outer edges

Pass 18 Jul 2008 62,755 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 VEX is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VEX, 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 VEX is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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