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RA05 GXM

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,725 mi
Last recorded196,725 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 GXM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 196,725 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both outer sills damaged

Pass 9 May 2015 179,650 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 179,650 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

osf tyres flat

Pass 7 Mar 2014 179,649 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 179,648 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 179,645 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 146,767 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 137,141 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 134,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 134,806 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 101,052 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 81,372 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 81,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 47,850 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 47,850 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 47,999 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 46,878 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 27,234 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 15,119 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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RA05 GXM is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RA05 GXM, 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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RA05 GXM is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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