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GV05 EAE

2005 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,020 mi
Last recorded116,020 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 EAE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 116,020 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 105,183 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 97,729 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 89,791 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 89,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 80,849 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 80,849 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 69,800 miles

centre stop lamp disconnected

Fail 12 Sep 2013 69,800 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 62,860 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 62,860 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 54,467 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 44,826 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 31,815 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 17 Aug 2009 31,815 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 6 Feb 2008 15,791 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GV05 EAE is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 GV05 EAE, 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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GV05 EAE is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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