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AK14 BDE

2014 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

182,807 mi
Last recorded182,807 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2014 Ford Galaxy80,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK14 BDE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 182,807 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 182,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2022 164,840 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 133,221 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 133,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 103,160 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 103,160 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 73,070 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 73,070 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2018 64,410 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 64,410 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2018 49,868 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 34,141 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 34,100 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 30,326 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 30,326 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (3.5.1g)

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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AK14 BDE is a 2014 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2014 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 80,201 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 AK14 BDE, 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 12 years old, this Ford Galaxy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AK14 BDE is a 2014 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 April 2014.

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