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FV05 VLE

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

178,588 mi
Last recorded178,588 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 VLE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2021 178,588 miles

osf wiper split

Pass 2 Jan 2021 176,059 miles

antifreeze low

Pass 25 Jun 2019 170,146 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 164,619 miles

both front brake hoses deteriorating , passenger rear tyre bulged on tread

Pass 17 Jun 2017 159,293 miles

both front brake hoses deteriorating

Pass 11 Jun 2016 153,677 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 150,418 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 144,057 miles

rear seats removed,OSF linkbar deteriorating,both front brake flexis deteriorating+NS inner cv boot

Fail 30 Jun 2014 144,057 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear seats removed,OSF linkbar deteriorating,both front brake flexis deteriorating+NS inner cv boot

Pass 4 Jul 2013 138,826 miles

both front flexis cracking .osf bearing bit noisey in motion-investigate

nsr tyre wearing very low on tread,front brake discs lipped and scored inner sides,spare tyre deflated,innes sills and pipes in places corroding,front shocker tops slight lift,front linkbars slight play

Fail 3 Jul 2013 138,826 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

both front flexis cracking .osf bearing bit noisey in motion-investigate

nsr tyre wearing very low on tread,front brake discs lipped and scored inner sides,spare tyre deflated,innes sills and pipes in places corroding,front shocker tops slight lift,front linkbars slight play

Pass 30 Jun 2012 126,696 miles

front inner pads wearing close to disc lip,front discs grooved/lipped,ns inner cv boot cut

Fail 30 Jun 2012 126,696 miles

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

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

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

front inner pads wearing close to disc lip,front discs grooved/lipped,ns inner cv boot cut

front shocker tops slight lift

Pass 1 Jul 2011 111,924 miles

Air bag lamp on.

Both inner cv botts leaking(split).

Front and rear brake discs uneven.

Offside front anti roll bar rubber split.

Offside front door mirror remote inop.

Offside rear tyre edges low and sidewall damaged.

Oil leak around engine recommended.

Fail 30 Jun 2011 111,924 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Air bag lamp on.

Both inner cv botts leaking(split).

Front brake discs corroded.

Offside front anti roll bar rubber split.

Offside front door mirror remote inop.

Offside rear tyre edges low and sidewall damaged.

Oil leak around engine recommended.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 102,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 83,569 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 VLE is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VLE, 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 FV05 VLE registered?

FV05 VLE is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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