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RA05 GXO

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,322 mi
Last recorded126,322 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 GXO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 126,322 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 126,236 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 122,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 122,791 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting closure sill to jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn excessive lift in mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting closure sill to jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion to both rear closure sills

Pass 18 Dec 2020 119,744 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes on calipers slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 115,645 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lift in both strut mount s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion to front inner sills and floor

Pass 30 May 2018 108,815 miles

Front Upper suspension top strut mounting slight play . both

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 101,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0mm outer edge o.omm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn 0.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 101,626 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0mm outer edge o.omm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn 0.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 91,882 miles

Both front brake hoses deteriorated

Both rear brake pipes corroded (along sus arms)

Child seats fitted to all centre row seats

O/s/f tyre worn on edges of tread

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. performance low (3.7.B.6b)

Rear boot seats stowed away

Rear exhaust section corroded / slightly leaking

Fail 17 May 2016 91,882 miles

Both front brake hoses deteriorated

Both rear brake pipes corroded (along sus arms)

Child seats fitted to all centre row seats

O/s/f tyre worn on edges of tread

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. performance low (3.7.B.6b)

Rear boot seats stowed away

Rear exhaust section corroded / slightly leaking

Pass 29 Apr 2015 80,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2013 59,579 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 59,579 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 52,777 miles

Front wipers smearing

Fail 16 May 2012 52,777 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front and Rear brake discs lipped

Front wipers smearing

Offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

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

Pass 20 May 2011 48,533 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 48,532 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 41,549 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 34,716 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 26,462 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 GXO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue 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 GXO, 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 GXO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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