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ET54 VZL

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

170,338 mi
Last recorded170,338 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 VZL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 170,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside and Offside outer sills corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2022 170,338 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside and Offside outer sills corroded

Pass 28 May 2020 165,476 miles

nearside and offside front outrigger and inner and outer sills rusting . slight front brake judder

Pass 3 Jun 2019 159,307 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 152,516 miles

Front flexible brake hoses deteriorated

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

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

Rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 28 Jun 2017 146,119 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 146,107 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 145,991 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed rubbing on wheel (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Rear n/s/r tyre nailed

brake pad warning light on

front plate cracked

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 130,458 miles

rear tyres low edges

Fail 1 Apr 2015 130,458 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

rear tyres low edges

Pass 1 Apr 2014 116,027 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 109,922 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 98,035 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 84,516 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 71,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Only two seats fitted at time of test,excluding the drivers seat.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Jul 2010 71,524 miles

Offside Rear 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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Only two seats fitted at time of test,excluding the drivers seat.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Feb 2009 54,492 miles

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 14 Feb 2008 41,573 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 VZL is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VZL, 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 ET54 VZL registered?

ET54 VZL is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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