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FG05 RZE

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,137 mi
Last recorded160,137 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 RZE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 160,137 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 160,137 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 157,087 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 151,913 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 145,220 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 145,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 139,060 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 139,059 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 134,017 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 Aug 2013 134,017 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2012 130,385 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 130,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 124,091 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 112,517 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 112,517 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 81,898 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 54,100 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 24,273 miles

judder from both rear brakes

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 RZE is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RZE, 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 RZE registered?

FG05 RZE is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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