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ET05 FGN

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

135,017 mi
Last recorded135,017 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 FGN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 135,017 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 134,567 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake requires repair

under shields fitted

under side of vehicle going rusty

Fail 9 Feb 2022 134,566 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake requires repair

under shields fitted

under side of vehicle going rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2021 128,282 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

underside corrosion.

Pass 1 Jul 2020 122,391 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

under body corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2020 122,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

under body corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2019 111,715 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside door sill corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2019 111,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside door sill corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2018 102,294 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 102,294 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 93,355 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Jul 2016 85,663 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 85,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 77,915 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 71,069 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 64,783 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 57,650 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 57,650 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 50,076 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 40,396 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 34,544 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 30,150 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 30,150 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 FGN is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ET05 FGN, 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 FGN is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is ET05 FGN safe to buy?

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