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SB05 TLZ

2005 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

140,824 mi
Last recorded140,824 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 TLZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 140,824 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both at callipers (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

brake pad warning light on

Fail 22 Aug 2016 140,823 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened at front (3.5.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement return spring missing (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak ()

brake pad warning light on

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both at callipers (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 131,045 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 131,044 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective belt slipping (2.3.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 123,003 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 123,003 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 115,452 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 115,452 miles

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 108,469 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 108,469 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 99,015 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 88,529 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 88,529 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 77,017 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 77,017 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 64,547 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 64,547 miles

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

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 TLZ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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

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