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FG05 PGF

2005 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

198,282 mi
Last recorded198,282 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 PGF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 198,282 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front slight movement at top mounts and noisy

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test third row ()

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 198,199 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Front slight movement at top mounts and noisy

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test third row ()

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 188,976 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 188,940 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 185,558 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Back box missing (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 177,977 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 177,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 168,676 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 168,676 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Dog belt stuck will not release (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 158,746 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 150,341 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s outer sill corroding

Fail 19 Jul 2016 150,339 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s outer sill corroding

Pass 17 Jul 2015 142,585 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 142,585 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 133,470 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 133,470 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 122,993 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 117,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 117,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 108,279 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 97,341 miles

n/s and o/s/f tyres low on edge

Pass 20 Apr 2009 79,059 miles

Adv. o/s/f tyre scrubbing off

Pass 1 Apr 2008 54,791 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 PGF 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 60.9%.

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 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 PGF, 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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FG05 PGF is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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