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YS05 OJX

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,309 mi
Last recorded152,309 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 OJX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 152,309 miles

both front inner sills starting to corrode.

battery loose.

front and rear registration plates deteriorated.

offside rear shock absorber has a slight misting of oil.

slight play in both steering rack ends.

Pass 20 Aug 2019 141,121 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2018 144,277 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin corrosive / rusty brake disc surfaces (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel near limit end (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 144,259 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Centre rear high level lamp does not illuminate with brake application

Footbrake pedal travel long

Front & rear (sub-frame mountings, etc) suspension bushes perishing

Front Brake discs inner surfaces quite heavily corroded

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

Front Front service brake efforts have quite heavy fluctuation

Front registration plate damaged, cracked

Nearside Headlamp bracket broken but unit is secure

Nearside Parking brake linkage in caliper does not move when lever operated

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has pin hole/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated was fouling on shroud intermittently (1.1.6 (d))

Play noted in steering inner tie rod joints area

Slight oil leak/s noted

Underbody, sills, etc corrosion evident

Nearside Rear Tyre valve perished to excess

Pass 14 Jul 2017 143,406 miles

Both inner CV gaiters have pin holes

Front registration plate damaged

Front service brake efforts slightly imbalanced

N/S headlamp slightly insecure

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

Play noted in both steering inner tie rods

Suspension bushes perishing (wishbone arms, etc etc)

Various areas quite heavy corrosion noted (outer sills, etc etc)

Windscreen washers aim/jets require adjusting

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 14 Jul 2017 143,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Both inner CV gaiters have pin holes

Front registration plate damaged

Front service brake efforts slightly imbalanced

N/S headlamp slightly insecure

Nearside Front indicator was not working initially

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

Offside Front tyre tread depth very low, & worn heavily on inner edge

Play noted in both steering inner tie rods

Suspension bushes perishing (wishbone arms, etc etc)

Various areas quite heavy corrosion noted (outer sills, etc etc)

Windscreen washers aim/jets require adjusting

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 15 Jul 2016 142,207 miles

Front registration plate damaged, but not likely to be misread

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

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle ()

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clip missing from airbox

Fail 14 Jul 2016 142,207 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Front registration plate damaged, but not likely to be misread

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

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle ()

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clip missing from airbox

Pass 11 Jul 2015 140,979 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 137,375 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 133,028 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 132,999 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low

crack in drivers side indecator repeator lens

rear exhaust rusting

spare tyre flat

Fail 14 Mar 2012 123,059 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 123,059 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 109,498 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 98,125 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 82,757 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 67,310 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 49,844 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 44,723 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 44,723 miles

Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 29,170 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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YS05 OJX is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YS05 OJX, 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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YS05 OJX is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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