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GU05 GZS

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,758 mi
Last recorded141,758 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 GZS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 141,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 135,949 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 129,605 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 129,604 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Two bracket's snapped (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis needs welding (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis needs welding (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 124,708 miles

Central Exhaust bracket very corroded

Central Front exhaust bracket snapped

Lower slight oil leak bottom half of engine

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2016 119,557 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 119,557 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 109,069 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 98,304 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2014 98,304 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 84,353 miles

middle pipe slightly corroded

tailpipe outer skin corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2013 84,353 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

middle pipe slightly corroded

tailpipe outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2012 71,365 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 71,365 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 60,787 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 50,343 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 40,214 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 30,244 miles

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

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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GU05 GZS is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 GU05 GZS, 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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GU05 GZS is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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