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RL05 XGS

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,754 mi
Last recorded146,754 miles
Recorded on2 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL05 XGS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2020 146,754 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 133,999 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 129,333 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 129,333 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 116,254 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 104,433 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt has had partial test as seat not fitted

Offside Front Upper suspension bush has slight amount of movement

Rear seat belts has had a partial test as seats not fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2016 104,282 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint is holed and blowing (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear seat belt has had partial test as seat not fitted

Offside Front Upper suspension bush has slight amount of movement

Rear seat belts has had a partial test as seats not fitted

Pass 7 May 2015 91,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

center and rear silencer exhaust joint corroded

rear tyres have uneven tread wear

sat nav removed from screen prior to test

Pass 21 May 2014 79,968 miles

n/s/r tyre uneven tread wear

o/s/r tyre uneven tread wear

rear silencer joint with center pipe corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2013 71,144 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 1 Jun 2013 71,144 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

advise both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 12 Jun 2012 64,305 miles

advise nsf+osf tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Jun 2011 54,875 miles

Both front brake hoses wearing slightly

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

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

Rear tyres wearing more on shoulders

Fail 7 Jun 2011 54,875 miles

Both front brake hoses wearing slightly

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

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

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

Rear tyres wearing more on shoulders

Pass 2 Jun 2010 45,931 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 4 Jun 2009 38,629 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 29,184 miles

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

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

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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RL05 XGS is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RL05 XGS, 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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RL05 XGS is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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