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GL05 GFO

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,371 mi
Last recorded90,371 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 GFO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2019 90,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2018 87,403 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 84,954 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 84,882 miles

Central Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 80,778 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 80,778 miles

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 79,118 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 77,014 miles

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

No rear back seats fitted

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 77,013 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

No rear back seats fitted

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 74,602 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 71,606 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 71,606 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 71,606 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 66,604 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 58,152 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 58,152 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 49,773 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front inner cv boots are split

Pass 25 Jun 2009 49,773 miles

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

both front inner cv boots are split

Pass 19 Jun 2008 41,371 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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GL05 GFO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GL05 GFO, 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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GL05 GFO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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