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NL05 YCA

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

166,186 mi
Last recorded166,186 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 166,186 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 166,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 159,813 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 152,795 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

Fail 25 Jul 2015 152,795 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

Pass 26 Jul 2014 146,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 146,350 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 133,210 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

ns mirror glass cracked

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

slight cracking on nsr tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2013 133,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

ns mirror glass cracked

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

slight cracking on nsr tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2012 115,840 miles

front number plate cracked

nail in osr tyre

ns mirror glass cracked

osr tyre worn/wearing on inner edge

slight lift in both front top suspension mountings

slight misting of oil on nsr shock absorber

Fail 5 May 2011 97,010 miles

Damage to front

Front No plate cracked

NS Mirror cracked

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2011 97,010 miles

Damage to front

Front No plate cracked

NS Mirror cracked

Pass 10 May 2010 84,415 miles

ns and os inner gaiters split

ns mirror glass cracked

slight lift in both front top suspension mountings

Fail 10 May 2010 84,415 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ns and os inner gaiters split

ns mirror glass cracked

slight lift in both front top suspension mountings

Fail 3 Apr 2009 71,216 miles

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

Slight movement in both front shock absorber tops

Wipers smeary

Pass 3 Apr 2009 71,216 miles

Slight movement in both front shock absorber tops

Wipers smeary

Fail 12 Nov 2008 67,111 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 67,111 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 59,770 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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NL05 YCA 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 57.9%.

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 NL05 YCA, 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 YCA registered?

NL05 YCA is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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