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FA05 XPG

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,760 mi
Last recorded125,760 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 XPG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 125,760 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 120,144 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt center & offside ()

Pass 26 Nov 2020 113,633 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine & under covers.

Fail 20 Nov 2020 113,633 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear(sills) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush mount play. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front sills corroded & holed.

engine & under covers.

Pass 12 Apr 2019 103,412 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front sills holed and corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2019 103,412 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. offside rear (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended offside rear (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front offside front sills holded & corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake pad wire not connected.

brake pad warning light on dash on.

Pass 16 Oct 2015 99,026 miles

os handbrake reading low os rear ns front tyre treads lowos cv boot leaking graese

Pass 21 Oct 2014 93,200 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 87,341 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

os rear park brake readings low ns front tyre treads low

Pass 22 Nov 2013 87,341 miles

os rear park brake readings low ns front tyre treads low

Pass 3 Dec 2012 82,401 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 82,401 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 76,249 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 76,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 64,193 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 64,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 41,953 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 41,953 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 29,699 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 29,699 miles

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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FA05 XPG is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FA05 XPG, 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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FA05 XPG is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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