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DY05 UTO

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,059 mi
Last recorded127,059 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 UTO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 127,059 miles

front plate deterioated

oil leak

wishbone bushes have slight play

Fail 13 May 2016 127,054 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front plate deterioated

oil leak

wishbone bushes have slight play

Pass 16 May 2015 120,914 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 104,936 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 104,936 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 90,260 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 90,260 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2013 75,465 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 74,250 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 74,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 58,421 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 49,755 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 May 2011 47,673 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 47,673 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 May 2010 40,664 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 34,930 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 28,200 miles

both front tyres wearing at the outer edges

slight oil leak at the back of engine

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 UTO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UTO, 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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DY05 UTO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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