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AK55 VUJ

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,375 mi
Last recorded130,375 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 130,375 miles

Both front inner sills corroded

Both rear inner and outer sills corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 120,690 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 115,452 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 109,971 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 103,441 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 inner edges, and all 4 cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 103,441 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 inner edges, and all 4 cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 100,560 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front outer sill corroded & holed but not within a prescribed area.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 94,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 94,974 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Replaced bulb. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 91,957 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 91,957 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing Centre row of three seats. Centre twin buckle fitted to nearside incorrect position. Refitted swapped seats to correct positions in vehicle. (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Replace blown bulb. (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 85,302 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 80,543 miles

Exhaust rear box broke away from centre section

OSF inner sill / floor corroded but not excessive

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 80,543 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing fitting kit required (3.5.1j)

Exhaust rear box broke away from centre section

OSF inner sill / floor corroded but not excessive

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 76,237 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 71,308 miles

Near side rear tyre worn on both edges.

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 66,012 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)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 59,236 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Oct 2011 53,843 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 53,686 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 46,577 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 39,998 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front disc slight wear and starting to corrode

both front tyres have side wall damage and worn on edges

Pass 4 Oct 2008 33,405 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres wering on edges

Fail 4 Oct 2008 33,405 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres wering on edges

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 VUJ 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 75%.

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 AK55 VUJ, 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 VUJ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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