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GY05 VLA

2005 Ford Galaxy

Grey Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,957 mi
Last recorded137,957 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 VLA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 137,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 132,399 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 123,148 miles

Front Exhaust mounting broken

Pass 28 Apr 2017 115,487 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 115,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 107,297 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 98,115 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated condition

front tyres showing wear

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 20 May 2015 98,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

exhaust deteriorated condition

front tyres showing wear

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 May 2014 88,512 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 88,512 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 80,412 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 72,258 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 72,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2011 63,303 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 55,554 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 48,189 miles

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 39,702 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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GY05 VLA is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GY05 VLA, 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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What year was GY05 VLA registered?

GY05 VLA is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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