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SY05 XGT

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,286 mi
Last recorded150,286 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 XGT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 150,286 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 240,761 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering noisy on full lock.

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 27 Oct 2014 228,450 miles

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroded

offside rear wheel corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2014 228,449 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 202,581 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake pipes greased - difficult to inspect fully

nearside front sill distorted

offside front sill distorted

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust rubber mounting perished and splitting

Pass 25 Apr 2013 189,884 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front strut top bearings deteriorated

brake wear indicator illuminated

Fail 24 Apr 2013 189,842 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake wear indicator illuminated

both front strut top bearings deteriorated

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 161,529 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 129,257 miles

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

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

offside sill damaged

Pass 6 May 2010 99,471 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2010 99,184 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 66,295 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 43,531 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Fail 6 May 2008 43,531 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

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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SY05 XGT is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SY05 XGT, 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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What year was SY05 XGT registered?

SY05 XGT is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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