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RN05 TUW

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

146,959 mi
Last recorded146,959 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 TUW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 146,959 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 146,959 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 126,691 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 126,596 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 108,769 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 89,683 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Inner Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/front head light out put slightly kicking up

Fail 24 Sep 2012 89,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Inner Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 81,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 81,255 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 181,043 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 168,376 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 154,449 miles

Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 142,028 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 129,868 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 114,384 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 102,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 102,898 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 89,045 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 89,045 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 77,682 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 77,682 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 58,247 miles

VT 32 ISSUED WITH VT 30

Fail 1 Aug 2007 58,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 53,111 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 53,111 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 29,936 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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RN05 TUW is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 RN05 TUW, 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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RN05 TUW is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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