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YX05 SBV

2005 Ford Galaxy

Grey Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,809 mi
Last recorded154,809 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 SBV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 154,809 miles

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

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))

REAR CENTRE SEATS NOT IN USE

Fail 16 Feb 2022 154,802 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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))

REAR CENTRE SEATS NOT IN USE

Pass 19 Feb 2021 128,785 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 128,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 96,939 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lense damaged

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced block where subframe bush is (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Jun 2018 90,396 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear

small corrosion hole in nearside front chassis block (non structural)

Pass 11 Jul 2017 83,196 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion hole appearing in offside rear sill not within 30cm of suspension on body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Rear suspension arms, sub frame and chassis slightly corroded

exhaust center section corroded

slight corrosion on nearside and offside front chassis section

Pass 30 Jun 2016 77,842 miles

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

nearside front Tyre worn very slightly on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2015 72,878 miles

differant size tyres front to rear

Fail 8 Jul 2015 72,878 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

differant size tyres front to rear

Pass 23 Jul 2014 69,020 miles

Nearside rear shock damp

Fail 21 Jul 2014 69,008 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Engine coolant below minimum

Nearside rear shock damp

Pass 27 Aug 2013 65,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2013 65,755 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 64,187 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyres worn on the edges

Pass 30 Aug 2011 61,705 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 61,691 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front brake hoses slightly damaged by abs wire rubbing

front tyres starting to wearing on egde

rear brake pipes corroded

rear disc's in poor condition

Pass 12 Aug 2010 58,293 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 58,293 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 52,915 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s rear tyre cracking on side wall

o/s rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 20 May 2009 45,338 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)

Fail 19 May 2009 45,338 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 33,181 miles

Parking sensor faulty

Rear tyres 3mm

Pass 7 Mar 2008 32,444 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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YX05 SBV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YX05 SBV, 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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YX05 SBV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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