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VE05 YAH

2005 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

170,316 mi
Last recorded170,316 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 YAH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 170,316 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 170,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 158,805 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 158,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 142,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 142,444 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 124,644 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 124,642 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 105,644 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 5 Feb 2014 105,644 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2013 87,249 miles

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

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

brake warning light on dash,o/s rear shocker shroud breaking up

Fail 8 Feb 2012 69,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear shock absorber dust cover corroded away

Pass 8 Feb 2012 69,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear shock absorber dust cover corroded away

Pass 7 May 2011 64,403 miles

nearside front and rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 22 May 2010 58,252 miles

child seat fitted to nearside centre row of seats

childs seats fitted to both rear most seats

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2009 49,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 48,079 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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VE05 YAH is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YAH, 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 YAH is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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