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PY54 MLO

2005 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

205,021 mi
Last recorded205,021 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY54 MLO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 205,021 miles

Front oil leak

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2017 170,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both sides (2.5.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded and some covered with under-seal and grease

both side sills slightly damage on jacking points

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2017 170,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both sides (2.5.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded and some covered with under-seal and grease

both side sills slightly damage on jacking points

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2016 158,499 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

both side sills slightly damage on jacking points

brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded and some covered with under seal

oil leak

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2016 158,499 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

both side sills slightly damage on jacking points

brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded and some covered with under seal

oil leak

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2015 136,222 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper 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 19 Feb 2014 126,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

offside front door hinge slightly worn

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2014 126,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

offside front door hinge slightly worn

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2013 119,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 107,002 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 106,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2011 94,922 miles

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

hazard lamps/alarm came on initially

offside front door hinge damaged

slight damage to nearside rear lamp

slight damage to offside rear lamp

Fail 14 Jul 2011 94,922 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

hazard lamps/alarm came on initially

offside front door hinge damaged

offside rear inner sidelamp does not function

slight damage to nearside rear lamp

slight damage to offside rear lamp

Pass 20 Jul 2010 82,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

play in offside front upper door hinge(requires attention)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 82,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

dampness on nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter

play in offside front upper door hinge(requires attention)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 67,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

offside front door hinge poor condition

slight damage to both rear lamp lenses

Fail 9 Jul 2009 67,309 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

offside front door hinge poor condition

slight damage to both rear lamp lenses

Pass 20 Mar 2008 50,098 miles

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

both rear inner sidelamps inop/flickering.

middle row centre seat not fitted.

play in offside front upper door hinge

slight damage to both nearside and offside rear lamps.

Fail 13 Mar 2008 49,826 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

both rear inner sidelamps inop/flickering.

middle row centre seat not fitted.

play in offside front upper door hinge

slight damage to both nearside and offside rear lamps.

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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PY54 MLO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PY54 MLO, 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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PY54 MLO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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