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FV54 VYW

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

201,518 mi
Last recorded201,518 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 VYW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 201,518 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 201,518 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

pad warning light is on

Pass 19 Jan 2017 182,854 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 182,850 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 161,008 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 161,006 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible hose to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 135,843 miles

pad warning light on

Pass 8 Jan 2014 122,750 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear brake pipes corroded

center rear seat belt clasp cover damaged but not affecting operation

chip in windscreen not over 40mm but may spread

corrosion in off side outer sill

near side rear (boot seat) missing unable to check seat belt fully

off side front brake pipe corroded

off side front brake pipe from flexy to caliper corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2014 122,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear brake pipes corroded

center rear seat belt clasp cover damaged but not affecting operation

chip in windscreen not over 40mm but may spread

corrosion in off side outer sill

near side rear (boot seat) missing unable to check seat belt fully

off side front brake pipe corroded

off side front brake pipe from flexy to caliper corroded

off side front tyre BADLY worn on edges

Pass 19 Jan 2013 108,981 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 108,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 96,334 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 96,334 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 81,253 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 81,252 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs badly worn

Pass 16 Jan 2010 68,480 miles

ns inner cv boot leaking

Fail 16 Jan 2010 68,480 miles

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

Both front tyres virtually on 2mm

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 53,578 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 39,874 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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FV54 VYW is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FV54 VYW, 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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FV54 VYW is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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