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FG05 EGU

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,341 mi
Last recorded81,341 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 EGU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2011 81,341 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre bold inner edge + small cut - recommend replace

some wear to brake discs

Pass 28 Nov 2011 81,341 miles

n/s/f tyre bold inner edge + small cut - recommend replace

some wear to brake discs

Pass 22 Dec 2010 68,106 miles

screen washer frozen

Pass 16 Dec 2009 55,813 miles

n/s o/s front outer sills to floor slightly damaged ok at test

only six seats fitted at time of test unable to check o/s rear seat belt correctly due to ankorage point connected to missing seat

Fail 16 Dec 2009 55,813 miles

Nearside 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)

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

n/s o/s front outer sills to floor slightly damaged ok at test

n/s rear tyre nail in tread area and outer sidewall slightly damaged and tread area misshapped

only six seats fitted at time of test unable to check o/s rear seat belt correctly due to ankorage point connected to missing seat

Fail 20 Dec 2008 39,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 39,786 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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FG05 EGU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FG05 EGU, 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 FG05 EGU registered?

FG05 EGU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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