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DY05 ZDX

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

178,598 mi
Last recorded178,598 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2018 178,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner edge of tread 195/60/16 99/97T (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge of tread 195/60/16 99/97T (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all except front ()

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

brake pipes greased

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 28 Mar 2017 157,092 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 157,092 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 139,262 miles

Engine Cover and Under Trays Fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2016 139,262 miles

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

Engine Cover and Under Trays Fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 118,837 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 118,837 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 102,173 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 102,173 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 85,121 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres are starting to crack

Pass 26 Mar 2013 85,121 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are starting to crack

Pass 2 Apr 2012 68,858 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 53,144 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 53,144 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 40,335 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 40,335 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 31,642 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 23,408 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 23,408 miles

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

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 ZDX is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 ZDX, 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 ZDX registered?

DY05 ZDX is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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