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FA05 XPU

2005 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,997 mi
Last recorded102,997 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 XPU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 102,997 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general surface corrosion underneath of vehicle

slight movement both front top mounts

Pass 23 Mar 2023 102,440 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded ,but not considered excessive.

Pass 15 Dec 2021 100,878 miles

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

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

Progressive corrosion on vehicle underside especially suspension components

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 99,306 miles

Progressive corrosion on chassis, sills and suspension components

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 99,306 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Progressive corrosion on chassis, sills and suspension components

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 98,597 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear seats folded down

Fail 19 Dec 2019 98,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear seats folded down

Pass 14 Dec 2018 93,334 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing inner edge

rear seats not in upright position

Fail 13 Dec 2018 93,334 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust system insecure centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing inner edge

rear seats not in upright position

Pass 22 Dec 2017 87,578 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 87,572 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 80,801 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f & n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges & devoid of tread

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres worn on inner and outer edges & devoid of tread

Pass 16 Dec 2015 74,495 miles

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

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 9 Dec 2014 68,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 61,548 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 61,545 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 55,261 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on in n er edges

Fail 13 Dec 2012 55,259 miles

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

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on in n er edges

Pass 20 Dec 2011 49,359 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 43,973 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 35,247 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 27,170 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 19,438 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 XPU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XPU, 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 XPU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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