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SB05 TLO

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,511 mi
Last recorded169,511 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 TLO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 169,511 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 147,330 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears from joints to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover / under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2018 147,306 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears from joints to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2017 124,292 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 124,592 miles

Fuel system component leaking additional heater (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2016 112,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 18 May 2016 112,264 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 100,178 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 87,459 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 27 May 2014 87,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 May 2013 75,129 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2013 75,123 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2012 63,108 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 50,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 37,704 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 37,704 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 16 Jun 2009 30,282 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 30,280 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

airbag light staying on

Pass 6 Jun 2008 23,758 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 23,758 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SB05 TLO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SB05 TLO, 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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SB05 TLO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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