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FP05 VDO

2005 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,311 mi
Last recorded155,311 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 VDO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 155,311 miles

Nearside front tyre edges worn

3rd row seats not fitted, belts not checked

Exhaust corrosion & rear silencer clamp split

Exhaust rear silencer heat shield loose/rattles?

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

Offside front suspension MacPherson strut top mounting has some 'lift' more-so at nearside top mounting.

Slight steering knock

Spare wheel loose and tyre flat

Fail 26 Apr 2019 155,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

3rd row seats not fitted, belts not checked

Exhaust corrosion & rear silencer clamp split

Exhaust rear silencer heat shield loose/rattles?

Nearside front tyre edges worn

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

Offside front suspension MacPherson strut top mounting has some 'lift' more-so at nearside top mounting.

Slight steering knock

Spare wheel loose and tyre flat

Pass 16 Apr 2018 144,711 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 133,445 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f &o/s/f brake pipes on callipers corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes on arms corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front & rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2016 121,951 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 108,223 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 95,583 miles

Both fronts & nearside rear tyres getting low on treads

Exhaust rear silencer skin corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 83,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs pitted and corroded on inner surface

nearside rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2012 72,921 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

rear exhaust box outer deteriorated

slight coolant leak

unable to check rear most seatbelts seats removed at time of test

Pass 7 Apr 2011 63,903 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both o/s tyres worn on edges

unable to check rear most seat belts seats removed at time of test

Pass 16 Apr 2010 55,810 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

unable to check rearmost seat belts seats removed at time of test

Pass 22 Apr 2009 45,449 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 45,449 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 36,152 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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FP05 VDO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FP05 VDO, 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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FP05 VDO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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