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AK05 YFU

2005 Ford Galaxy

Gold Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

136,516 mi
Last recorded136,516 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 YFU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2022 136,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill & out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under side sill & wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under side sill & wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 132,342 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front jacking point rusty

Nearside Front wiper blade worn

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

Rear both rear inner sills rusty

engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2020 128,783 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 128,767 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center 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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge to excess (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust rusted to excess

Pass 20 Jun 2019 124,315 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rusty inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system rusty

Fail 20 Jun 2019 124,313 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rusty inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2018 119,353 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine and under trays fitted

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 3 Jul 2018 119,343 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure Centre bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Rear exhaust box rusting

Pass 15 Jun 2017 110,604 miles

covers & under trays fitted

em light on

Pass 22 Jun 2016 101,154 miles

both rear roll bar d bushes worn to excess

engine covers fitted

rear exhaust box rusty and clamp

Fail 21 Jun 2016 101,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rusty to excess (3.5.1i)

both rear roll bar d bushes worn to excess

engine covers fitted

rear exhaust box rusty and clamp

Pass 3 Jul 2015 88,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2015 88,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 74,972 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both rear rear roll bar bushes worn to excess

engine covers fitted

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 11 Jun 2014 74,972 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear rear roll bar bushes worn to excess

engine covers fitted

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2013 64,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhust rusting

Pass 18 Jun 2012 53,580 miles

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

front exhust heat shild loos

rear exhust rusting

Pass 21 Jun 2011 45,274 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 38,980 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 38,980 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wall poor condition

Pass 2 Jul 2009 31,234 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2008 20,898 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 20,898 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre below 1.6mm on both edges,2mm in centre (tyre is ON the limit).

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 YFU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Gold with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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