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GK05 UPD

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

76,079 mi
Last recorded76,079 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 UPD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 76,079 miles

front strut top mountings worn

nearside rear tyre irregularly worn

poor power steering effort at idle

rear steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2024 76,034 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

front strut top mountings worn

nearside rear tyre irregularly worn

poor power steering effort at idle

rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2023 74,516 miles

nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

power steering operation noisy / poor assistance at idle

Pass 11 Mar 2022 73,881 miles

nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

power steering operation noisy

Fail 4 Mar 2022 73,342 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

power steering operation noisy

Pass 4 Mar 2021 70,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases intermediate silencer input pipe fractured (6.1.2 (a))

nearide rear wheel arch corroded within 30cm of suspension and seatbelt mounting prescribed areas

nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2020 68,197 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear metal brake pipes covered in grease

both front suspension top mounts worn and have movement in the upper attachments

Pass 2 Mar 2019 64,181 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut mount has lift movement

Offside Front tyre worn heavy on inner edge

Rear Brake pipes corroding

Pass 3 Mar 2018 60,226 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 56,059 miles

Centre rear & Nearside rearmost seats not fitted at time of test

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2017 56,059 miles

Centre rear & Nearside rearmost seats not fitted at time of test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 51,381 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2015 44,886 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 42,392 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 42,366 miles

Offside Front 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)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 38,582 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 38,582 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 33,880 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 29,719 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 29,719 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 25,401 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 25,401 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 27,732 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 16,072 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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GK05 UPD is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GK05 UPD, 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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GK05 UPD is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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