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AK05 YDG

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

119,933 mi
Last recorded119,933 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 YDG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 119,933 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 117,592 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 116,046 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 114,496 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 112,541 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 108,630 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 107,183 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 97,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 97,212 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit adjusted clamp (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 89,700 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Both sides Macpherson strut slightly noisy

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

Oil leak ()

under body cover fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2018 89,700 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Both sides Macpherson strut slightly noisy

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

under body cover fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2017 81,080 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 66,685 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 58,232 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 44,907 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall starting to deteriorate

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 2 Mar 2013 35,187 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 24,383 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 14,888 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 12,179 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 9,537 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 8,183 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 YDG is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YDG, 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 YDG is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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