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MF05 OBC

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,413 mi
Last recorded149,413 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 OBC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 149,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake pipes at caliper corroded

nearside rear tyre tread stepped slightly

rear rear seats missing at the time of test

Fail 26 Mar 2014 149,413 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake pipes at caliper corroded

nearside rear tyre tread stepped slightly

rear rear seats missing at the time of test

Pass 15 Mar 2013 134,409 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 118,991 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 90,451 miles

N/S/R tyre inner edge worn.

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

O/S/R seat belt anchor cover missing.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 59,464 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

n/s/f/ inner c v boot split

Pass 10 Mar 2009 21,083 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 14,920 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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MF05 OBC is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MF05 OBC, 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 MF05 OBC registered?

MF05 OBC is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is MF05 OBC safe to buy?

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