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BD55 OPU

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

181,170 mi
Last recorded181,170 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 181,170 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 166,130 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 156,599 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 149,790 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 136,581 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front dip beam poor beam image

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front dip beam poor beam image

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

fuel tank around inlet seal for filler damp needs further investigating

Fail 11 Feb 2019 136,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side caliper stuck in full on position (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front poor beam image

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded front to rear borderline pass replace ASAP (1.1.11 (c))

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

fuel tank around inlet seal for filler damp needs further investigating

Pass 27 Jan 2018 120,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 120,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 105,069 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 105,069 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 94,333 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 94,333 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 82,885 miles

No seat fitted n/s/r at time of test

Pass 24 Feb 2014 70,343 miles

N/S/R seat not fitted at time of test.

Fail 24 Feb 2014 70,343 miles

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

N/S/R seat not fitted at time of test.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 57,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 47,545 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 38,410 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 28,580 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 23,421 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 17,940 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 OPU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OPU, 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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What year was BD55 OPU registered?

BD55 OPU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is BD55 OPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 OPU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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