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RY05 VBX

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

214,085 mi
Last recorded214,085 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 VBX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 214,085 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 214,085 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 207,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 185,551 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 9 Mar 2015 151,015 miles

offside front tyre 2-3 mm tread depth.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 107,223 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 72,134 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside and nearside outer body sills slightly damaged at front.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 72,134 miles

offside and nearside outer body sills slightly damaged at front.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 68,126 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 63,023 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 63,023 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

turbo pipe leak

Pass 28 Jun 2010 55,558 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 48,203 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 48,203 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 41,902 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)

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 VBX is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RY05 VBX, 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 VBX is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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