MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
201,518 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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)
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)
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)
pad warning light on
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
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
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)
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)
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
ns inner cv boot leaking
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
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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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