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FD05 ECA

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,901 mi
Last recorded159,901 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 ECA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 159,901 miles

exhaust minor leeks back box

front tyres worn inner edges

surface rust throughout

Fail 6 Feb 2019 159,901 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

exhaust minor leeks back box

front tyres worn inner edges

surface rust throughout

Pass 3 Feb 2018 139,929 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 124,180 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 119,238 miles

Rear rear seats not fitted at time of test

all tyres worn uneven

rear bushes on both front botton arms becoming unbonded

Pass 6 Jan 2015 106,695 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front chassis corroded

movement in both sides lower arm mount bushes

offside rear hub / caliper damp

Fail 5 Jan 2015 106,695 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front chassis corroded

movement in both sides lower arm mount bushes

offside rear hub / caliper damp

Pass 29 Jan 2014 97,946 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 90,562 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 82,392 miles

see advisory test number 458730412044

Fail 10 Jan 2012 82,383 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)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 12 Feb 2011 73,751 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side front seat belt buckle cover missing.

off side front tyre has uneven wear.

rear exhaust system is starting to corrode and has slight leak.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 64,061 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 52,678 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 36,878 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)

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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FD05 ECA is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FD05 ECA, 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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FD05 ECA is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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