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NG05 XDS

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,865 mi
Last recorded128,865 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 XDS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 128,865 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 117,284 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2014 106,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 106,357 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 93,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 93,039 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 89,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2011 152,254 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 152,254 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 129,449 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 129,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 127,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2010 127,668 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2009 96,345 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 61,059 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.... o/s/f on legal limit

Pass 7 Aug 2007 44,257 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 44,257 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 32,648 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 23,819 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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NG05 XDS is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NG05 XDS, 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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NG05 XDS is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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