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AK55 VVO

2005 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

94,074 mi
Last recorded94,074 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 VVO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 94,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 87,302 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 76,239 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 76,233 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 75,342 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Jacking point/Seal badly Corroded/Damaged not structural

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 75,340 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Box Section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Jacking point/Seal badly Corroded/Damaged not structural

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Jacking point/Seal badly Corroded/Damaged not structural

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 74,693 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Lower Inner and outer seal, corroded and damaged. Not structural

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 72,030 miles

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

Off side rear tyre has surface crackes

Fail 30 Sep 2019 72,030 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Off side rear tyre has surface crackes

Pass 27 Sep 2018 68,178 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 68,001 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))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 64,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Spare wheel fitted.

Pass 12 Oct 2016 60,570 miles

Both front tyres wearing close to wear indicator and wearing on the inner edges

Off side door mirror glass damaged

Fail 11 Oct 2016 60,570 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Both front tyres wearing close to wear indicator and wearing on the inner edges

Off side door mirror glass damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2015 56,664 miles

Exhaust system has a minor leak of gases

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

Front tyres wearing slightly on the edges

Off side door mirror damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2014 51,780 miles

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

front brake pads re check at approx 2000 mails

o/s door mirror glass slightly cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2013 46,725 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 3 Oct 2012 42,697 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 42,697 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 36,529 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 30,325 miles

o/s/f brake disc corroded and slightly scord

Pass 14 Oct 2009 23,589 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 14,377 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner 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 VVO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VVO, 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 VVO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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