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VK05 YBE

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,454 mi
Last recorded160,454 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 YBE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 160,454 miles

Coolant tank empty

Engine Covers Fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape inner edge

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

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2019 160,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement possible caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.53mm (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant tank empty

Engine Covers Fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape inner edge

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

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2018 138,947 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2017 127,604 miles

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

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

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

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

bulb warning light on

engine bay covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2017 127,604 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

bulb warning light on

engine bay covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2016 118,083 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front brake pipes corroded

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

child seats

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2016 118,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement parking brake (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement parking brake (3.5.1k)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front brake pipes corroded

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

Rear brake discs corroded

child seats

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2015 11,011 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 96,590 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 96,590 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 84,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 73,190 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 64,355 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 55,077 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 42,939 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 30,119 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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VK05 YBE is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK05 YBE, 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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VK05 YBE is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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