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NL05 VWG

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,051 mi
Last recorded148,051 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 VWG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 148,051 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 243,838 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 243,838 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 234,812 miles

Advise exhaust system has poor repairs,front to back joints heavily sealed.

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear shock absorbers have slight leaks. (2.7.3)

The parking brake has only just met the required efficiency.

Fail 14 Feb 2017 234,812 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing Lower ball joint insecure(Bolt missing) (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Advise exhaust system has poor repairs,front to back joints heavily sealed.

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear shock absorbers have slight leaks. (2.7.3)

The parking brake has only just met the required efficiency.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 217,298 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 217,168 miles

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 181,786 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 145,626 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 107,081 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 75,974 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 75,652 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s headlamp beam pattern faint

Pass 8 Jun 2011 50,410 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 44,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VWG is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VWG, 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 VWG registered?

NL05 VWG is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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