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DY05 CVS

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

231,490 mi
Last recorded231,490 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 CVS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 231,490 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 220,701 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 220,679 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 215,446 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded Covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded Covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 215,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded Covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded Covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2016 186,162 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Upper brake pipes covered in greese

Pass 6 May 2015 156,699 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 7 May 2014 148,593 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 142,341 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 142,341 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 130,530 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

unable to examine both rear seat belt stalks and seat security due to seats missing

Fail 13 Apr 2012 130,522 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

unable to examine both rear seat belt stalks and seat security due to seats missing

Pass 18 Feb 2011 113,728 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside rear tyre tread is wearing low on the inner edge

unable to examine both rear seat belt stalks and seat back security due to seats missing

Pass 19 Feb 2010 99,336 miles

unable to examine both rear seat belt stalks and seat back security due to seats missing

Pass 12 Feb 2009 82,849 miles

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

front bumper insecure

unable to examine both rear seat belt stalks and seat back security due to seats missing

Pass 22 Feb 2008 60,435 miles

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

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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DY05 CVS is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY05 CVS, 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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What year was DY05 CVS registered?

DY05 CVS is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is DY05 CVS safe to buy?

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