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FA05 OAW

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,197 mi
Last recorded101,197 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 OAW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 101,197 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body and sills various stages corrosion and repairs undersealed

Fail 15 Aug 2023 101,181 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and under panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body sills chassis various stages corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2022 100,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 99,485 miles

under body and sills various stages corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2021 99,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under body and sills various stages corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2020 98,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 95,079 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under body sills chassis various stages corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2019 95,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under body sills chassis various stages corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2018 89,880 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

offside front tyre inner edge wear

Pass 10 Aug 2017 82,463 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 76,509 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 71,267 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 71,267 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 67,576 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2013 63,300 miles

rear silencer outer skin rusted

Pass 2 Aug 2012 59,729 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2012 59,729 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2011 54,471 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 54,471 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 47,801 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 37,848 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 27,173 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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FA05 OAW is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FA05 OAW, 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 FA05 OAW registered?

FA05 OAW is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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