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VA05 AYU

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

190,706 mi
Last recorded190,706 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 AYU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 190,706 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 179,983 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil bothside (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 179,983 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil bothside (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 173,645 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 173,645 miles

Emissions not tested part of Exhaust missing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 164,623 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 158,763 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 158,763 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2014 150,010 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 143,487 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 125,777 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 104,074 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 12 May 2011 104,069 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 22 May 2010 79,730 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 79,730 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 52,088 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 26,799 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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VA05 AYU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VA05 AYU, 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 VA05 AYU registered?

VA05 AYU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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