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AK05 NEY

2005 Ford Galaxy

Gold Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

214,612 mi
Last recorded214,612 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 NEY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 214,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front sill slightly corroded

Offside front sill damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2016 189,709 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 174,188 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 174,188 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 165,191 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 164,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 158,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 158,385 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 145,282 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 145,067 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 138,940 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

offside handbrake effort low

Pass 18 Jul 2012 136,091 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 136,089 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 121,342 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 104,797 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 88,320 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 87,219 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2010 98,483 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2010 98,483 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 85,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 85,404 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 83,931 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 83,931 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 67,587 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 56,101 miles

Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Near side front tyre has a split on the wall,not deep enough to show wires/strands.

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

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

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

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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AK05 NEY is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Gold with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AK05 NEY, 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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AK05 NEY is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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