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AK55 VUV

2005 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,161 mi
Last recorded112,161 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 VUV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 112,161 miles

Alternator belt cracking/perished

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 112,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Alternator belt cracking/perished

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 105,073 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 105,072 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Brake warning light on in dash

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 87,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 73,527 miles

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

Front brake discs showing some wear

Front passenger seat back rest has some movement

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/s inner drive shaft gator split

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear brake discs showing some wear

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Splash shield obscuring view below front of vehicle

Fail 31 Aug 2010 73,444 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake discs showing some wear

Front passenger seat back rest has some movement

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/s inner drive shaft gator split

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear brake discs showing some wear

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Splash shield obscuring view below front of vehicle

Pass 2 Sep 2009 57,325 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

slight movement in nearside front seat mechanism

slight wear on inside of both front tyres

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 VUV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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