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MA05 TCX

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

194,579 mi
Last recorded194,579 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 TCX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 194,579 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 184,209 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 184,209 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 172,401 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 154,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 137,997 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 137,994 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 137,903 miles

N/S/F Driveshaft inner boot split

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight 'lift' both front struts

Pass 20 Oct 2011 137,903 miles

N/S/F Driveshaft inner boot split

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight 'lift' both front struts

Fail 4 Oct 2011 137,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

N/S/F Drive shaft inner boot split

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 115,800 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2010 72,830 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 52,267 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 35,787 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 17,388 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 17,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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MA05 TCX is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MA05 TCX, 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 MA05 TCX registered?

MA05 TCX is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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