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YE05 AEK

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,082 mi
Last recorded188,082 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 AEK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 188,082 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system corroded at middle/rear joint, slight blow

Pass 23 Aug 2021 172,226 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

off side rear shock absorber starting to leak

several suspension components rusting

Pass 2 Oct 2020 167,500 miles

oil leaks

Fail 14 Aug 2020 166,472 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced off side rear wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of near side inner sill area next to sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front of near side floor to sill area badly rusted through

off side rear shock absorber leaking

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2019 156,347 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

front of off side and near side lower sill panel areas damaged

off side and near side front suspension top mounts worn

some metal brake pipes rusting in places

Fail 14 Aug 2019 156,347 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

front of off side and near side lower sill panel areas damaged

off side and near side front suspension top mounts worn

some metal brake pipes rusting in places

Pass 23 May 2018 138,006 miles

near side front floor to sill area rusted through

off side rear tyre inner edge wearing low

several other metal brake pipes rusting in places

Fail 22 May 2018 138,005 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded near side front hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded off side front hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

near side front floor to sill area rusted through

off side front tyre outer edge completely bald and very close to limits

off side rear tyre inner edge wearing low

several other metal brake pipes rusting in places

Pass 21 Apr 2017 122,890 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Apr 2017 122,350 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2016 109,468 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 8 Apr 2016 109,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 10 Apr 2015 103,969 miles

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)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 95,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 89,353 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 85,427 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 82,190 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 80,180 miles

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 18 May 2009 72,285 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 63,763 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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YE05 AEK is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YE05 AEK, 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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YE05 AEK is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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