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AK55 TOV

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,846 mi
Last recorded202,846 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 TOV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 202,846 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSF AND OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

OIL LEAK

OIL LEAK

SOME REAR SEATS NOT FITTED

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF AND OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS AND OS SILL AREAS CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 202,846 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSF AND OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

OIL LEAK

OIL LEAK

SOME REAR SEATS NOT FITTED

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF AND OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS AND OS SILL AREAS CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 182,754 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 182,754 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))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 170,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 170,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 170,621 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 165,396 miles

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

handbrake performance low o/s/r

Pass 30 Jul 2018 158,951 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 151,455 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres are worn on edges

three rear seats have been removed

Pass 8 Aug 2016 144,612 miles

front discs corroded

slight play felt at top of steering column

Fail 8 Aug 2016 144,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front discs corroded

slight play felt at top of steering column

wipers not clearing very well

Pass 2 Sep 2015 135,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 135,161 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 118,540 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 103,238 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 103,238 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 77,848 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 64,800 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 64,800 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 52,869 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 36,888 miles

n/s inner cv boot split

Pass 24 Jun 2008 29,352 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 18,367 miles

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

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

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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AK55 TOV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK55 TOV, 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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AK55 TOV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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