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SM05 MMU

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

289,151 mi
Last recorded289,151 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 MMU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 289,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all 4 brake discs have surface corrosion due to vehicle has been stood for a long time

Pass 26 Jul 2019 277,814 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 258,961 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 258,961 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired n/s sill (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired o/s sill (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2017 235,006 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 235,006 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 208,820 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 164,990 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 108,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2014 108,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 57,291 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 49,855 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 43,370 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 33,432 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 28,522 miles

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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SM05 MMU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM05 MMU, 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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SM05 MMU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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