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NL05 VLB

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

212,162 mi
Last recorded212,162 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 VLB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 212,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 200,068 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 187,026 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 168,416 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 154,723 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013
Pass 22 Apr 2013 120,943 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 100,566 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 90,867 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 90,867 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 78,585 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 78,188 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 75,282 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 70,994 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 70,994 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 69,926 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 69,699 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 69,456 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 50,612 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 43,165 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 21,190 miles

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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NL05 VLB is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VLB, 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 NL05 VLB registered?

NL05 VLB is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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