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VU05 NLJ

2005 Ford Galaxy

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,624 mi
Last recorded178,624 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 NLJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 178,624 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 178,624 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2016 178,347 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Eml illuminated

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 169,721 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front driveshaft inner gaiter split

brake pad warning light on

exhaust rusty

Fail 26 Oct 2015 169,721 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front driveshaft inner gaiter split

brake pad warning light on

exhaust rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2014 154,748 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 137,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in osf hub assembley

Pass 10 Oct 2012 122,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2011 110,702 miles

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

front tyres, edges worn

Fail 22 Jan 2011 106,638 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 22 Jan 2011 106,638 miles

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

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

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

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

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Feb 2010 101,113 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 94,420 miles

n/s inner c/v gaiter split

Pass 13 Mar 2008 79,326 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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VU05 NLJ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VU05 NLJ, 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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VU05 NLJ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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