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PK05 TLN

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

189,430 mi
Last recorded189,430 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 TLN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 189,430 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 189,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Seat belt buckle missing n/s centre and nearside rear seats in wrong position (7.1.2 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 152,361 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 152,355 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both headlamps (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 130,151 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 130,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2014 126,756 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 126,756 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 114,561 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 114,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 101,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 101,060 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 84,809 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 181,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 164,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 164,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 115,518 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 115,518 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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PK05 TLN is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PK05 TLN, 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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PK05 TLN is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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