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ET05 TCO

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

196,339 mi
Last recorded196,339 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 TCO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 196,339 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 187,855 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 187,855 miles

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 22 May 2015 160,749 miles

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 160,749 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 142,696 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 142,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 121,762 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 121,762 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 104,027 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 102,039 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 82,457 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2012 75,281 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 61,586 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 61,580 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 58,782 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 58,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 46,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 65,692 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 54,197 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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 TCO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TCO, 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 TCO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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