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VU05 XSC

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

162,443 mi
Last recorded162,443 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 XSC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2022 162,443 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust mid box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake lagging in operation on decease (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting plate corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting plate corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill corroded at front of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill corroded at front of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2021 156,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting wearing (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust corroded at rear

front tyres not same size as rear

parking brake reading lower on offside

Pass 2 Jul 2019 151,377 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded at front of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded at front of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

wiper blades wearing

Fail 2 Jul 2019 151,376 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing seat in wrong position (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing seat in wrong position (7.1.2 (a))

wiper blades wearing

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded at front of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded at front of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 145,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front brake hose rubbing on abs loom

Fail 3 Jul 2018 145,189 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation imbalance on release (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side reading low (1.4.1 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

nearside front brake hose rubbing on abs loom

Pass 12 Jul 2017 131,623 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 11 Jul 2017 131,618 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 122,348 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 5 Jul 2016 122,347 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 9 Jul 2015 112,931 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 112,929 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 104,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear exhaust been welded onto middle pipe

Fail 22 Apr 2014 104,181 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear exhaust been welded onto middle pipe

Pass 18 Apr 2013 96,662 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 88,906 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 79,172 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 71,508 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 62,805 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 55,096 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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VU05 XSC is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VU05 XSC, 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 XSC is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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