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ET05 VDD

2005 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

180,123 mi
Last recorded180,123 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 VDD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 180,123 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 74,701 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 239,652 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 214,147 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2012 215,710 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 189,620 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 189,550 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2011 169,744 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 142,050 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 142,050 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 92,614 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 92,614 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 71,540 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 66,972 miles

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 VDD is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ET05 VDD, 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 ET05 VDD registered?

ET05 VDD is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is ET05 VDD safe to buy?

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