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EO05 YLV

2005 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

224,435 mi
Last recorded224,435 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 YLV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 224,435 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 219,750 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 219,750 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 206,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

advise brake pad wear indicator light on

advise damage to screen

advise exhaust system corroded

advise o/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

advise play in n/s and o/s front inner steering rack joints

advise play in n/s and o/s front top shocker mountings

advise rear brake discs worn and corroded

advise rear brake pads low

Fail 10 Jan 2014 206,692 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

advise damage to screen

advise exhaust system corroded

advise handbrake travel is long

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

advise brake pad wear indicator light on

advise o/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

advise play in n/s and o/s front inner steering rack joints

advise play in n/s and o/s front top shocker mountings

advise rear brake discs worn and corroded

advise rear brake pads low

Pass 1 Mar 2013 181,629 miles

advise both front brake hoses perished

advise exhaust system rusty

advise rear brake discs worn and rusty

advise slight play in both top shocker mounts

advise slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack joint

Fail 1 Mar 2013 181,629 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

advise both front brake hoses perished

advise exhaust system rusty

advise handbrake does not lock up

advise handbrake stiff in operation

advise rear brake discs worn and rusty

advise slight play in both top shocker mounts

advise slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack joint

Pass 23 Feb 2012 151,148 miles

front top shocker mounts worn

Fail 23 Feb 2012 151,148 miles

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

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

front top shocker mounts worn

o/s/ and n/s front inner cv boots split

Pass 10 Mar 2011 115,757 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 115,757 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 81,090 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 6 Mar 2009 62,920 miles

front top shocker mounts worn

front tyres getting low on edges

nearside inner cv boot split

no rear seats fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2009 62,920 miles

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

front top shocker mounts worn

front tyres getting low on edges

nearside inner cv boot split

no rear seats fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2008 49,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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EO05 YLV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EO05 YLV, 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 EO05 YLV registered?

EO05 YLV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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