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OLZ 6242

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,441 mi
Last recorded117,441 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLZ 6242
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 117,441 miles

n/s/f sill/inner sill damaged/corroded/holed.

o/s/f suspension strut top mounting worn.

Fail 22 Aug 2023 117,441 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f sill/inner sill damaged/corroded/holed.

o/s/f suspension strut top mounting worn.

Pass 26 Aug 2022 114,474 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sills corroded but not considered excessive

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 110,800 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 110,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged part of wall worn away (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 102,207 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 94,405 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 78,067 miles

nearside sill damaged

Fail 11 Jan 2019 78,066 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside sill damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2018 62,608 miles

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

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

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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OLZ 6242 is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OLZ 6242, 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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OLZ 6242 is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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