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ET54 MXC

2005 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,933 mi
Last recorded145,933 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 MXC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 145,933 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

General corrosion around vehicle

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 145,754 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

General corrosion around vehicle

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 137,069 miles

Booth Rear brake discs are in a poor condition.

Both rear metal brake pipes are corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 131,755 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r brake disc discoloured

Fail 29 Jan 2016 131,755 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

o/s/r brake disc discoloured

Pass 28 Jan 2015 127,341 miles

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

slight binding offside rear brake

small cut in nearside front tyre tread

Pass 31 Jan 2014 119,896 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 107,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

centre rear seat not in use (folded)

extra seats holded away

Pass 23 Jan 2012 95,356 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

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

both extra seats holded away

both rear tyres mishaped on inner edge

rear number plate damaged

Fail 20 Jan 2012 95,356 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

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

both extra seats holded away

both rear tyres mishaped on inner edge

o/s/r brake caliper hand brake lever not returning to its stop

rear number plate damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2011 85,023 miles

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

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

rear seats fitted in wrong order

Pass 28 Jan 2010 71,901 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 58,856 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 58,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 45,563 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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ET54 MXC is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ET54 MXC, 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 MXC is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 February 2005.

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