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MV05 OAL

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,349 mi
Last recorded127,349 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 OAL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 127,349 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 124,933 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside offside rear tyre worn smooth inner/outter edges

Fail 16 Sep 2015 124,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside offside rear tyre worn smooth inner/outter edges

Fail 15 Jul 2015 124,721 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 120,853 miles

some corrosion/pitting to n/s/f o/s/f inner side brake disks

Fail 12 Aug 2014 120,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r o/s/r brake pads close to limit

some corrosion/pitting to n/s/f o/s/f inner side brake disks

Pass 31 Dec 2012 108,025 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 98,886 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 96,124 miles

n/s/r tyre wall is showing signs of perishing.

Fail 8 Jan 2011 96,124 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

n/s/r tyre wall is showing signs of perishing.

Pass 19 May 2010 91,768 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 91,768 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2009 54,411 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 41,267 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)

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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MV05 OAL is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MV05 OAL, 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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MV05 OAL is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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