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AJ55 YOO

2005 Ford Galaxy

Gold Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

211,485 mi
Last recorded211,485 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 YOO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 211,485 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 211,485 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 208,257 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s & n/s outer sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper strut mounting worn

Fail 7 Mar 2023 208,223 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe to back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s & n/s outer sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper strut mounting worn

Pass 11 Mar 2022 201,055 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 196,733 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 196,733 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 190,660 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 190,634 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 188,835 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 188,831 miles

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 180,592 miles

x2 sills distorted-parking brake passed on limits

Pass 9 Aug 2017 175,512 miles

rear service and parking brake passed on limit-x2 front sills distorted-all brake pipes surface rust-front brakes have slight judder-wishbone bushes slightly perished-x2 front top shocker mounts have slight lift and noisy

x2 front anti roll bar link boots deteriorated-n/s/f inner steering arm has slight play-rear d bushes have slight play

Pass 8 Aug 2016 169,737 miles

front discs corroded-rear discs corroded-rack play

middle seatbelt attachment cover missing-x2 sills distorted-all brake pipes corroded

x2 front flexis deteriated-wishbone bushes perished-x2 ball joint boots deteriated

x2 top mounts noisy and slight lift-n/s/f link boot deteriated

Pass 7 Sep 2015 165,077 miles

x2 top mounts slight lift and noisy

Pass 1 Sep 2014 162,550 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 158,239 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 158,239 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 147,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2011 128,606 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

both front inner cv boots split

Pass 7 Jul 2011 128,606 miles

both front inner cv boots split

Pass 30 Jun 2010 105,901 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 82,686 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 9 Jul 2009 82,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 20 Jun 2008 61,236 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 50,731 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 50,731 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 32,525 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 16,328 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 891 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 YOO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Gold with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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