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FL05 DVB

2005 Ford Galaxy

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,023 mi
Last recorded135,023 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 DVB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 135,023 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 129,396 miles

Check engine light is on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2013 121,604 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges & at 3mm tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2013 121,604 miles

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges & at 3mm tread

Brake pad warning light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 108,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs lipped/worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2012 108,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust hanger broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front brake discs lipped/worn

Hand brake return spring broken

N/S front door strap loose bolt missing

O/S front tyre almost through to the cords on inner edge

O/S rear tyre almost through to the cords on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Undertray mounting broken

Pass 28 Sep 2011 96,886 miles

both inner cv gaiters split

n/s/f brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 25 Sep 2010 86,280 miles

n/s and o/s inside c v boots split

Fail 22 Sep 2010 86,275 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

n/s and o/s inside c v boots split

n/s/f spot light not working

Pass 6 Feb 2010 79,710 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 63,622 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 51,583 miles

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

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

o/s/r and rear rear seat missing n ot inspected sear belts

Fail 19 Feb 2008 51,583 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s/r and rear rear seat missing n ot inspected sear belts

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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FL05 DVB is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FL05 DVB, 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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FL05 DVB is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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