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FV05 OLW

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

143,304 mi
Last recorded143,304 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 OLW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 143,304 miles

Front both sides sills corroded near jack points

General underbody corrosion Front to Rear

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (left and right) (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (left and right) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL Both sides (left and right) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 126,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (left and right) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (left and right) (5.2.3 (e))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (left and right) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 118,187 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 110,316 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 110,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 104,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 104,360 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill x2 patches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill next to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 98,464 miles

Coolant leak rear pipe under vehicie ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 91,717 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear,rear ()

Fail 30 Jul 2018 91,717 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases midd box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear,rear ()

Pass 21 Jul 2017 86,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 82,027 miles

both front tyres wron on outter edges

low brake pad light on

Fail 9 Aug 2016 82,022 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded cal to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres wron on outter edges

low brake pad light on

Pass 5 Aug 2015 75,635 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 75,635 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 67,957 miles

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

both front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 31 Jul 2013 61,345 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 54,585 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 47,144 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 39,533 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 32,436 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 25,709 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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FV05 OLW is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FV05 OLW, 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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FV05 OLW is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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