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YB05 OEH

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,359 mi
Last recorded159,359 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 159,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 159,356 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 146,482 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 146,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 137,640 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 131,989 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 124,845 miles

Both side front strut top mounts play.

Coil spring corroded osr/nsr/osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody/suspension corroded but not seriously weakened.

Pass 17 Sep 2020 117,824 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2019 107,924 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s upper attachment. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 107,922 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s upper attachment. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 100,471 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 100,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2017 95,788 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust corroded

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak Slight ()

Plastic engine covers and undertrays fitted

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (2.4.G.1)

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 90,912 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 90,912 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 84,121 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 84,121 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 79,318 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 79,318 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 74,100 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 68,329 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 68,329 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 60,080 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 48,600 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 48,600 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 40,266 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 32,088 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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YB05 OEH is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OEH, 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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What year was YB05 OEH registered?

YB05 OEH is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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