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YR05 DFL

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

75,711 mi
Last recorded75,711 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 DFL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 75,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 73,314 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outter sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 73,314 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outter sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 70,766 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30 per cent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 68,808 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 68,797 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 67,263 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 62,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 58,001 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 58,001 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 55,358 miles

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

offside outer sill damaged

Fail 21 Apr 2017 55,358 miles

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

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

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2016 52,328 miles

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

both outer sills slightly damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2015 49,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2015 49,847 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2014 46,547 miles

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)

front brake pads warning wire broken

near side front inner cv boot split

rear brake pads warning wire broken

Pass 18 Mar 2013 43,268 miles

n/s inner c.v boot split and leaking

spare wheel loose

Fail 18 Mar 2013 43,266 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s inner c.v boot split and leaking

no emissions tested due exhaust excessive leak

spare wheel loose

Fail 14 Mar 2012 40,256 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 40,256 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 36,560 miles

nsf cv boot inner leaking grease

Fail 18 Mar 2011 36,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nsf cv boot inner leaking grease

osf tyre low on pressure

osr side light inop ( 1 of 2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 33,719 miles

rear seats removed,full seat belt check not done.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 28,827 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 22,817 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear removeable back seats not in car. Both seat belts not tested.

Pass 12 Mar 2008 22,817 miles

rear removeable back seats not in car. Both seat belts not tested.

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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YR05 DFL is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YR05 DFL, 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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YR05 DFL is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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