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BD55 FHB

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,042 mi
Last recorded157,042 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 FHB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 157,042 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills, backing sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 157,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills, backing sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 156,284 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills,backing sills,chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency just passed on 16%, would require adjustment

Pass 17 Jul 2019 154,038 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 154,038 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 151,140 miles

parking brake travel high

Pass 10 Jun 2017 148,963 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 147,799 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 145,816 miles

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

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

rear both sides brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2011 53,688 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)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Oct 2009 35,075 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 26,026 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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BD55 FHB is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD55 FHB, 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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BD55 FHB is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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