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DY05 YZJ

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,323 mi
Last recorded150,323 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 YZJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2016 150,323 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 150,291 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box also missing (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 141,592 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2014 126,425 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

bake pipes covered with the grease under the vehicle

tailgate light slight damaged

Fail 6 Jan 2014 126,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bake pipes covered with the grease under the vehicle

tailgate light slight damaged

Pass 25 May 2011 245,649 miles

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

slight play in n/s steering rack inner knuckle

Pass 25 May 2010 215,084 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 215,079 miles

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

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

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 YZJ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DY05 YZJ, 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 YZJ registered?

DY05 YZJ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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