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SR05 JLX

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,389 mi
Last recorded116,389 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR05 JLX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 116,389 miles

Nearside Front Outer Sill Poor Condition

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 116,388 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Sill Poor Condition

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 105,737 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 100,973 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 100,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 95,408 miles

both front strut top mountings have play

front to rear brake pipes have corrosion at rear

signs of dampness at n/s/f calliper

Fail 15 Feb 2016 95,407 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front strut top mountings have play

brake pipe at o/s/f calliper has corrosion

front to rear brake pipes have corrosion at rear

signs of dampness at n/s/f calliper

Pass 24 Feb 2015 88,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pipe going to n/s/r brake calliper has corrosion

brake pipes going at o/s/f and n/s/f brake callipers have corrosion

slight play on both front strut top bearings

Fail 23 Feb 2015 88,744 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front tyres tread splitting

brake pipe going to n/s/r brake calliper has corrosion

brake pipes going at o/s/f and n/s/f brake callipers have corrosion

edges of both front tyres worn, step tyres

slight play on both front strut top bearings

Pass 17 Feb 2014 81,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

centre exhaust clamp broken

edges of both front tyres worn

Fail 17 Feb 2014 81,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

centre exhaust clamp broken

edges of both front tyres worn

Pass 20 Feb 2013 74,729 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 67,394 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 67,391 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 59,449 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 59,408 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 51,115 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 51,115 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2009 42,439 miles

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 4 Mar 2008 32,488 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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SR05 JLX 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 SR05 JLX, 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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SR05 JLX is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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