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ET54 DPE

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,580 mi
Last recorded156,580 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 DPE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 156,580 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake only just met requirements

rear brake discs pitted/scored

Fail 9 Jul 2021 156,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake only just met requirements

rear brake discs pitted/scored

Pass 10 Jun 2020 149,067 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

no rear seats fitted at time of test.

Fail 10 Jun 2020 149,066 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

no rear seats fitted at time of test.

Pass 4 Jul 2019 136,325 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 126,757 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 126,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 117,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 107,387 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 96,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 87,230 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

wipers not clearing very well

Fail 24 Jun 2014 87,230 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

wipers not clearing very well

Pass 2 Jul 2013 76,470 miles

front and rear brake discs lipped

front brake pads close to wear indicators

various seats missing

Fail 1 Jul 2013 76,470 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front and rear brake discs lipped

front strut mounts worn

n/s and o/s front wishbones rear bushes split and worn

n/s rear tyre perished,bold on inner edge and getting close to legal limit

various seats missing

Pass 10 Jul 2012 63,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2011 58,372 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 58,372 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 51,704 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 51,700 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2009 43,808 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 43,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 30,562 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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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ET54 DPE is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 ET54 DPE, 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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ET54 DPE is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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