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ET05 AAY

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

283,033 mi
Last recorded283,033 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 AAY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 283,033 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s+o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s+o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2021 270,317 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface main (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 270,317 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface main (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 259,023 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 246,371 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 9 Oct 2019 246,371 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 30 Aug 2018 230,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 210,968 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 194,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

brake pad warning light on

Fail 1 Sep 2016 194,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

brake pad warning light on

Pass 30 Jul 2015 176,804 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 160,442 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 11 Jul 2014 160,439 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 4 Jul 2013 140,589 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 140,586 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 122,266 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 104,389 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 86,695 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 64,775 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 43,587 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 43,587 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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ET05 AAY is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ET05 AAY, 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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ET05 AAY is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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