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AK05 NOU

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

114,179 mi
Last recorded114,179 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 NOU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 114,179 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 109,767 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 105,677 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 103,716 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 98,215 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 91,201 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside and nearside (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 91,199 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside and nearside (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 84,487 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 77,984 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 73,958 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 69,522 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 60,242 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 51,420 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 51,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 47,466 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 38,710 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 38,582 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 32,131 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 25,388 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 15,504 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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AK05 NOU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AK05 NOU, 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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What year was AK05 NOU registered?

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

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