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AJ55 VWY

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Electric 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

109,534 mi
Last recorded109,534 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 VWY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 109,534 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 109,391 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 97,242 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 97,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 85,114 miles

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

Nearside front seatbelt slightly lazy retraction.

Nearside front tyre scrubbing inner edge of tread.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 84,915 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front seatbelt slightly lazy retraction.

Nearside front tyre scrubbing inner edge of tread.

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

Offside front tyre scrubbing inner edge of tread badly.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 70,113 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

left front seat belt lazy on retraction

Fail 2 Sep 2013 70,113 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

left front seat belt lazy on retraction

Pass 25 Sep 2012 55,807 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 55,807 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 49,642 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 49,642 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 39,187 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 30,876 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 30,745 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 19,115 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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AJ55 VWY is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AJ55 VWY, 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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AJ55 VWY is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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