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PS05 PVS

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,922 mi
Last recorded62,922 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPS05 PVS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 62,922 miles

underside of vehicle painted & greased

Fail 3 Nov 2022 62,857 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside of vehicle painted & greased

Pass 15 Nov 2021 61,129 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 61,104 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 59,329 miles

Both outer sills heavily under sealed

Both rear suspension arms corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Protective under trays fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2020 59,285 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg holed & corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg holed & corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front in bodyclips (1.1.11 (c))

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake performance poor, it would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 57,485 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 57,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 56,170 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s parking brake efficiency low

parking brake efficiency only just passed (18%)

Fail 7 Jun 2018 56,169 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 56,131 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s outer and inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear most seats fitted in the wrong position making it unable to put on seat belts

Pass 15 May 2017 52,689 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre caps fitted to wheels at time of test

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 13 May 2017 52,689 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre caps fitted to wheels at time of test

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 17 May 2016 50,319 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 48,291 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 46,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 45,137 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 42,480 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 37,135 miles

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

offside front steering tie arm slight play

Fail 21 May 2011 37,133 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front steering tie arm slight play

Pass 18 May 2010 31,619 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre deteriorated, wearing on inside edge and slightly misshaped.

Fail 18 May 2010 31,619 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre deteriorated, wearing on inside edge and slightly misshaped.

Pass 18 May 2009 21,031 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 13,390 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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PS05 PVS is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PS05 PVS, 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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PS05 PVS is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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