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AK05 YGD

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,777 mi
Last recorded113,777 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2018 113,777 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear under the body both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear tow seats missing

Fail 30 Sep 2018 113,777 miles

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

rear tow seats missing

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear under the body both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 107,993 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2017 107,655 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn,lipped & corroded. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder is void of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test very rear seats missing at time of test. ()

engine covers inhibit inspection

engine oil level low

tyre pressures are low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder is void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer shoulder ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 100,319 miles

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2015 88,526 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 88,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 74,351 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 74,319 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

centre and rear exhaust sections are very badly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2013 65,664 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

grease seeping out from nearside front outer c/v gaiter small end

Pass 23 Jan 2013 61,953 miles

2x front wipers starting to deteriorate

center exhaust corroded

nearside outter cv joint slight noisey in operation

Pass 16 Jun 2012 58,100 miles

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

oil leaking from top/rear of engine

slight wear detected in the n/s front drive shaft poss inner or outer,further investigation is advised!

Pass 11 Jul 2011 50,179 miles

cut in n/s front tyre outter side wall

n/s inner drive shaft gaitor split

Fail 11 Jul 2011 50,179 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

cut in n/s front tyre outter side wall

n/s inner drive shaft gaitor split

Pass 22 May 2010 41,235 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 41,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres perished and splitting

front tyres worn out on inner edges

Fail 30 Dec 2009 41,029 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres perished and splitting

front tyres worn out on inner edges

Pass 31 Dec 2008 34,717 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 30,047 miles

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

both rear tyres on 2mm

Fail 29 Nov 2007 30,047 miles

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

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

both rear tyres on 2mm

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 YGD is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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