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RY05 UVT

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

75,236 mi
Last recorded75,236 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 UVT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 75,236 miles

Offside Front Fog light lense damaged

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

whole exhaust sytem corroded and deteriorated

Fail 8 Jun 2021 75,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fog light lense damaged

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

whole exhaust sytem corroded and deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2020 72,640 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust box deteriorating but secure and no leaks front flexi deteriorating

Fail 11 Jun 2020 72,640 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust box deteriorating but secure and no leaks front flexi deteriorating

Pass 3 Jun 2019 70,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2019 70,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2018 68,664 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread feathering

Fail 4 Jun 2018 68,662 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre tread feathering

Pass 5 Jun 2017 65,490 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear load area seats fitted back to front

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 62,456 miles

exhaust system corroded and mount broken

front suspension arm mounting bushes becoming weak

o/s/r brake disc corroded and starting to score

rear brake imbalance 20%

Fail 7 Jun 2016 62,456 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working inner side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system corroded and mount broken

front suspension arm mounting bushes becoming weak

o/s/r brake disc corroded and starting to score

rear brake imbalance 20%

Pass 8 Jun 2015 59,542 miles

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f tyre starting to wear low (2.5mm)

oil leak

rear exhaust box deteriorated

rear registration plate deteriorating

rear seat belts cannot be checked fully due to incorrect positioning

spare wheel slightly insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2014 54,711 miles

rear no. plate starting to fade

Fail 3 Jun 2014 54,711 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear no. plate starting to fade

Pass 11 Jun 2013 46,868 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 46,864 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate becomming dirty

slight exhaust leak from rear join

slight knock and play in steering

Pass 2 Jun 2012 39,659 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 39,659 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre perishing

n/s/r tyre starting to wear low on edges

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly (stepping on inner edge)

rear number plate stained and dirty not effecting the lettering

seat configuration wrong

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 7 Jun 2011 32,255 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)

n/s/r tyre side wall slightly perished

Pass 8 Jun 2010 25,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 19,124 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 19,122 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 14,981 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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RY05 UVT is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 RY05 UVT, 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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RY05 UVT is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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