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GF05 YCO

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

210,950 mi
Last recorded210,950 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 YCO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 210,950 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 210,906 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 182,748 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 150,231 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 150,197 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 106,294 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 93,154 miles

Center exhaust corroded - Recommend soon replaced.

Front to center exhaust union corroded.

Suspect slight oil weeps from engine - Engine undertray oily.

Various fine chips in windscreen.

Various metal brake pipes just starting to corrode.

Fail 5 Apr 2012 93,154 miles

Center exhaust corroded - Recommend soon replaced.

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

Front to center exhaust union corroded.

Suspect slight oil weeps from engine - Engine undertray oily.

Various fine chips in windscreen.

Various metal brake pipes just starting to corrode.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 89,264 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 89,249 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 78,912 miles

all rear seats removed

front discs slighty worn

Fail 21 Jun 2010 78,512 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

all rear seats removed

front discs slighty worn

Pass 13 Jun 2009 61,757 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f inner cv gaiter split

Fail 13 Jun 2009 61,757 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f inner cv gaiter split

Pass 30 Jun 2008 52,764 miles

nsf tyre low extreme inner tread.

osf inner cv gaiter split.

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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GF05 YCO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GF05 YCO, 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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GF05 YCO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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