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GY05 VNV

2005 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

106,606 mi
Last recorded106,606 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 VNV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 106,606 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills, inner flitches and cross members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 99,093 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 95,777 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside 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))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 95,774 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside 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))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 90,162 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal heavily (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 90,151 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both out riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills,arches,under sills & flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 77,951 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Mar 2020 71,675 miles

both front chassis rail outriggers slightly corroded

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both sills slightly damaged and slightly corroded

offside front flexy brake hose slightly perished

Pass 8 Mar 2019 61,835 miles

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

both front chassis rail out riggers slightly corroded

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

front brake disc corroded (inner faces)

nearside outersill slightly damaged/corroded

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2018 48,111 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 46,725 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 43,743 miles

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

Rear exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2016 43,741 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Rear exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2015 40,502 miles

exhaust braket broken,

Pass 28 Feb 2014 38,481 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 36,430 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer but not leaking any gases

two rear seat not fitted to vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2012 33,503 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre wall marked / damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2011 31,419 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 29,459 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 26,659 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 26,659 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 24,628 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 24,628 miles

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

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

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

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 VNV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VNV, 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 VNV registered?

GY05 VNV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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