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GY05 VLC

2005 Ford Galaxy

Gold Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

185,195 mi
Last recorded185,195 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 VLC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2019 185,195 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear sill to floorplate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a and b (3.2 (a) (i))

catalytic convertor casing damaged

offside front seatbelt stalk cover damaged

Pass 30 May 2018 177,555 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 172,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 165,523 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2016 165,523 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 162,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear tyre perrished in tread area

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

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

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

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

both front tyre pressures low

both rear tyre pressures low

nail in offside rear tyre

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 155,329 miles

Exhaust rear silencer - corroded/deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 147,274 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 130,282 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2012 130,279 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 112,797 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 93,251 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 93,233 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 79,339 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 63,613 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 VLC is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Gold with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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