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VN05 XNR

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

188,382 mi
Last recorded188,382 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 XNR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 188,382 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 180,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear to very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear to very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 180,613 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear to very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear to very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 165,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Oct 2020 157,810 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 147,642 miles

Front both sills damaged

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm , stepping on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2019 147,637 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front both sills damaged

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm , stepping on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 139,276 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 139,276 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2017 136,478 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 132,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 128,573 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2015 128,573 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2014 120,989 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 116,930 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 85,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rusting/ blow ATTN RQ SOON

Pass 14 May 2011 72,857 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 62,502 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 53,701 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 53,701 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 May 2008 42,142 miles

2nd row seat belts not tested as seats folded flat.

Fail 31 May 2008 42,142 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

2nd row seat belts not tested as seats folded flat.

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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VN05 XNR is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VN05 XNR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN05 XNR registered?

VN05 XNR is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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