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AV55 OBL

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,734 mi
Last recorded115,734 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 OBL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 115,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 115,651 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 108,043 miles

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

o/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/r shocker damp

Fail 7 Jun 2019 108,043 miles

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

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

o/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/r shocker damp

Pass 4 Jun 2018 101,823 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 101,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2017 95,986 miles

Front metallic noise heard when driving vehicle onto ramp. Advise further investigation as no fault relating to this noise was found during the test

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

Nearside Front Inner body area corroded within the area of the brake pipe/hose mounting bracket

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area and floor pan area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner and outer tread rest of tyre is showing 3mm tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area and floor pan area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner and outer tread rest of tyre is showing 4mm tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 May 2017 95,983 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front metallic noise heard when driving vehicle onto ramp. Advise further investigation as no fault relating to this noise was found during the test

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

Nearside Front Inner body area corroded within the area of the brake pipe/hose mounting bracket

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area and floor pan area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner and outer tread rest of tyre is showing 3mm tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area and floor pan area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner and outer tread rest of tyre is showing 4mm tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 91,936 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 91,936 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 86,835 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 86,835 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 83,287 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 2 Nov 2013 754,654 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 67,753 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 61,023 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 53,914 miles

advise replacement of center and rear exhaust sections corrodded and holed

Pass 5 Nov 2009 44,812 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 35,611 miles

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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AV55 OBL is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AV55 OBL, 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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AV55 OBL is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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