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GN05 BVA

2005 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

155,247 mi
Last recorded155,247 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 BVA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 155,247 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undercaridge corosion

Fail 4 Jul 2019 155,247 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

undercaridge corosion

Pass 2 Jul 2018 140,885 miles

rear brake pads near limit

Fail 30 Jun 2018 140,884 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear brake pads near limit

Fail 11 May 2018 140,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front no plate damaged

Front wipers poor condition

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 128,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre low on tread inner edge

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 May 2017 128,260 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2016 118,776 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 May 2016 118,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 118,324 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 112,335 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 111,990 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 110,864 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 110,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 996,131 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 96,131 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake discs worn and rusted

Pass 6 Apr 2011 80,169 miles

Brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Covers preventing access to some components.

Some play in front strut top mountings.

Fail 6 Apr 2011 80,169 miles

Brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Covers preventing access to some components.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Some play in front strut top mountings.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 66,176 miles

Front tyres are wearing on the inner edges & are close to the limit.

Rearmost row of seat not fitted at time of test.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 50,891 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 34,112 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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GN05 BVA is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GN05 BVA, 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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GN05 BVA is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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