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SA05 XGR

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,192 mi
Last recorded157,192 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 XGR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 157,192 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 157,192 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 149,716 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 142,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advise front brake disces worn and pitted

advise o/s/and n/s/f silles crushed

Pass 1 Apr 2013 132,177 miles

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

advise o/s/r brake diske pitted

Fail 25 Mar 2013 132,047 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear 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)

advise o/s/r brake diske pitted

Pass 6 Mar 2012 122,294 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST PIPES AT BOX BADLY SPLIT

CORROSION SHOWING ON ENDS OF HANDBRAKE CABLES

CORROSION SHOWING ON MAIN BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R FLEX HOSE

CORROSION SHOWING ON N/S AND O/S/R BRAKE PIPES

FRONT WIPER BLADES SMEARING

O/S/R BRAKE DISC PITTED

Fail 6 Mar 2012 122,294 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST PIPES AT BOX BADLY SPLIT

CORROSION SHOWING ON ENDS OF HANDBRAKE CABLES

CORROSION SHOWING ON MAIN BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R FLEX HOSE

CORROSION SHOWING ON N/S AND O/S/R BRAKE PIPES

FRONT WIPER BLADES SMEARING

O/S/R BRAKE DISC PITTED

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 111,126 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 111,126 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 95,563 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 79,315 miles

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

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

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

oil reqs top up

Fail 24 Apr 2008 60,335 miles

N/s/f inner cv boot torn.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s/f and n/s/f tyres on legal limit on edges.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 60,335 miles

N/s/f inner cv boot torn.

O/s/f and n/s/f tyres on legal limit on edges.

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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SA05 XGR is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SA05 XGR, 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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SA05 XGR is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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