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NL05 FON

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,020 mi
Last recorded84,020 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 FON
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 84,020 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front link arms boots split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box and middle section very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 84,020 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front link arms boots split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box and middle section very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 78,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section rusty (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

engine oil over full

Pass 5 Oct 2016 71,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box and clamp missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 21 Oct 2015 67,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear sections (7.1.2)

Nearside nearside door mirror glass broken

Fail 20 Oct 2015 67,230 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported metal bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear sections (7.1.2)

Nearside nearside door mirror glass broken

brake fluid level between min / max

rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Oct 2014 62,425 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 60,315 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 60,315 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 60,800 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 59,730 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 57,288 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 53,342 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 41,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 2 May 2008 41,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

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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NL05 FON is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NL05 FON, 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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NL05 FON is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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