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GV05 NPN

2005 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

81,746 mi
Last recorded81,746 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 NPN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 81,746 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 81,746 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 81,725 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure missin (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light lens broken

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all rear seat has been removed at time of test

Pass 30 Jan 2025 78,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body covered in black substance

Fail 30 Jan 2025 78,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body covered in black substance

Pass 13 Feb 2024 76,459 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 76,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 74,939 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 71,689 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 70,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2021 70,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 66,982 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 64,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 66,274 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 May 2017 59,831 miles

Front brake discs corroding

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear shock absorber leaking

Pass 12 May 2016 56,862 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 May 2015 54,541 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

Nearside front brake disc corroded inner surface

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 13 May 2015 54,541 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Both front tyres starting to perish

Nearside front brake disc corroded inner surface

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 51,652 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 47,220 miles

Both rear radius arm brake pipes corroding

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

Pass 17 May 2012 42,391 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Fail 17 May 2012 42,384 miles

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

Both rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 May 2011 37,586 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 32,426 miles

corrosion band on inside of nearside front brake disc

front service brake veers left, to the limit

Pass 22 May 2009 26,814 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2009 26,814 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 21,104 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges.

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 NPN is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GV05 NPN, 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 NPN is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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