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VE05 LHV

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

229,227 mi
Last recorded229,227 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 LHV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 229,227 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 229,186 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking joint (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2015 228,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear seats not fitted

Fail 11 May 2015 228,531 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear seats not fitted

Pass 28 May 2014 213,516 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

front n/s wheel bearing noisy

power steering noisy

Fail 28 May 2014 213,516 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

front n/s wheel bearing noisy

power steering noisy

Pass 3 Jun 2013 204,028 miles

all rear seats removed

Fail 3 Jun 2013 204,028 miles

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

all rear seats removed

Pass 3 Jul 2012 194,536 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

fluid contamination around offside rear brake caliper

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 2 Jul 2012 194,536 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)

Offside 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)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

fluid contamination around offside rear brake caliper

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Jul 2011 186,991 miles

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

alternator clutch very noisey under load

Fail 30 Jun 2011 186,991 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

alternator clutch very noisey under load

Pass 30 Jun 2010 173,709 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

advise both front wipers slightly smearing screen

all five seats in rear of car removed at time of test seat belts at rear visualy okay

osr tyre is slightly stepping on edges

Fail 30 Jun 2010 173,709 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

advise both front wipers slightly smearing screen

all five seats in rear of car removed at time of test seat belts at rear visualy okay

nsf inner drive shaft gaiter splitt

osr tyre is slightly stepping on edges

Pass 15 Jul 2009 156,118 miles

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

osf wheel beaqring slightly rough

Fail 10 Jul 2009 155,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

osf wheel beaqring slightly rough

Pass 16 Jul 2008 127,692 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

x3 rear seats not in vehicle

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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VE05 LHV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 VE05 LHV, 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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VE05 LHV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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