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YB05 DKV

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

146,686 mi
Last recorded146,686 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 DKV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 146,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 143,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 143,070 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 138,244 miles

All 4 tyres cracking but not exposing cords

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 135,517 miles

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test os second row and 3rd row seats misssing ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' minor chip (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 135,516 miles

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lamp damaged and showing white light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dipped beam (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test os second row and 3rd row seats misssing ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' minor chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 133,272 miles

Rear seat belts not fully checked due to seats missing

Fail 23 Aug 2016 133,272 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear seat belts not fully checked due to seats missing

Fail 16 Aug 2016 133,256 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S/R Axle Brake Pipe Corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hole In Pipe Between Mid And Back Box (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc O/S/F Inner CV Gator Torn (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak N/S/R Shocker Blown (2.7.3)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F Bottom Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Split (2.4.G.2)

Spare Wheel Missing

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S/R Axle Brake Pipe Slight Corrosion Present (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Heavy Oil Leak Down Rear Of Engine Block ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Chip On O/S/F W/Screen (8.3.1a)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Front Number Plate Cracked (6.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Water Ingress On Rear Number Plate (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 132,130 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 132,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 125,814 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 125,814 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 117,953 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 117,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 110,626 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)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 12 Jul 2011 103,158 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake disks pitted

n/s front tyre outer sidewall damage

o/s rear light lense cracked not showing white light to rear

o/s rear second row seat down at time of test

Fail 11 Jul 2011 103,158 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake disks pitted

n/s front tyre outer sidewall damage

o/s rear light lense cracked not showing white light to rear

o/s rear second row seat down at time of test

Pass 30 Jun 2010 85,745 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2009 66,368 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 50,281 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 50,281 miles

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

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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YB05 DKV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YB05 DKV, 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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YB05 DKV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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