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GV05 YOW

2005 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

103,694 mi
Last recorded103,694 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 103,694 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

o/s and n/s front top mount corroded

o/s and n/s front top mount has slight play

Pass 10 Jun 2019 97,174 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s rear perished

Pass 15 Jun 2018 92,850 miles

n/s and o/s front lower arm ball joint dust cover split

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2017 88,098 miles

Both front tyres are slightly perished and worn on edges

Both rear tyres are slightly perished

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt separate bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 88,098 miles

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

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

Both front tyres are slightly perished and worn on edges

Both rear tyres are slightly perished

Brake wear warning light is illuminated

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt separate bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 83,020 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 81,641 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 81,641 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 77,625 miles

Both rear seats missing unable to check buckles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 69,323 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 61,751 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 52,350 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 45,405 miles

small hole in front bumper

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front brake discs worn/lipped slightly

rearmost seats not fitted at time of test

slight movement in both front suspension top mounts,within design limits

slight movement up and down in steering wheel/column

Pass 15 Jun 2009 36,832 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 28,804 miles

Both rear most seats not fitted at time of test.

Nail in offside front tyre

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 YOW is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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