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YC05 ARX

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

122,569 mi
Last recorded122,569 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 ARX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2020 122,569 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 122,517 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested due to holes in exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2019 117,812 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front brake pipes to callipers corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside and nearside front shocker top mountings have play in top

Fail 23 Apr 2019 117,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corrosion around seat belt anchor point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front brake pipes to callipers corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside and nearside front shocker top mountings have play in top

Pass 28 Mar 2018 111,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch corroded (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 111,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 105,360 miles

drivers seat belt slightly frayed-rear service and parking brake passed on limit-exhaust flexi deteriorated-brake pipes covered by substance, unable to check properly-wishbone bushes perished-x2 front top mounts have slight lift

Fail 21 Apr 2017 105,360 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front exhaust mounting broken (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

drivers seat belt slightly frayed-rear service and parking brake passed on limit-exhaust flexi deteriorated-brake pipes covered by substance, unable to check properly-wishbone bushes perished

Pass 2 Aug 2016 103,601 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 103,595 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users exhaust back box outer casing (6.1.B.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 103,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 96,987 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 96,987 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 97,285 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 97,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 May 2013 78,961 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 66,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 53,920 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 53,919 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 43,048 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 43,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 37,291 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 32,098 miles

Oil leak

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

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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YC05 ARX is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YC05 ARX, 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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YC05 ARX is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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