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SB05 XMT

2005 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

178,273 mi
Last recorded178,273 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 178,273 miles

Offside Front roll bar play

all brake pipes corroded

front pads low

o\s\r tyre low and both fronts low

rear pads low

rear wings corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2017 171,633 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides jacking area (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 165,360 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 156,650 miles

Front Top mounting slightly play

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 149,267 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 142,680 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 142,680 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 131,123 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

cracking in tread n/s rear tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2011 114,603 miles

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

inner n /s driveshaft boot split

movement in steerin g rack

Pass 25 Jul 2011 114,603 miles

inner n /s driveshaft boot split

movement in steerin g rack

Pass 13 Jul 2010 95,651 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

corrosion in n/s & o/s front brake discs

Pass 9 Jul 2009 82,445 miles

Advise front tyres wearing uneven

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 69,858 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 69,858 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 XMT is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SB05 XMT, 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 XMT is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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