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RE05 PLV

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

191,416 mi
Last recorded191,416 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 PLV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2019 191,416 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 181,498 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 181,494 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 173,792 miles

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

Offside Front Outer 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Dec 2016 173,791 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Outer 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 166,126 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 166,126 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

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

Fail 6 May 2015 161,252 miles

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

Brake pad warning lamp on dash on.

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 May 2014 152,873 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear seat belt slow retracting

rear centre seat belt buckle casing broken/damaged, still works normally

Pass 26 Apr 2013 140,474 miles

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

rear tyres perished and o/s/r low on pressure

Fail 19 Apr 2013 140,474 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear tyres perished and o/s/r low on pressure

Pass 21 Apr 2012 135,402 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 135,402 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 121,376 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 109,188 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 109,188 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 87,726 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 68,890 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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RE05 PLV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RE05 PLV, 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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RE05 PLV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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