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BG55 OPX

2005 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,354 mi
Last recorded100,354 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 OPX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 100,354 miles

2 outer cv gaiters deteriated

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 12 Jul 2016 100,354 miles

2 outer cv gaiters deteriated

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 8 Aug 2015 97,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2015 97,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 94,280 miles

Nearside front,nearside rear and centre seatbelt locking mechanism cover missing.

Nearside rear, offside rear and drivers belt slight damage.

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside beam image slightly disfigured.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 83,116 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing screen.

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside beam image slightly disfigured.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Jul 2012 73,299 miles

Rear centre seatbelt locking mechanism cover damage.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front seat back rest has movement but secure.

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 63,909 miles

Nearside front seat has movement when rocked but is secure.

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

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

Two child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jul 2011 63,897 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside front seat has movement when rocked but is secure.

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

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

Two child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2010 55,667 miles

2x childseat fitted in the rear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

brake pedal decreased at a very slow rate

Fail 21 Jul 2010 55,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

2x childseat fitted in the rear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

brake pedal decreased at a very slow rate

Pass 13 Jul 2009 46,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats fitted offside seat centre row and centre seat, centre row.

Fail 1 Jul 2009 46,223 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats fitted offside seat centre row and centre seat, centre row.

Pass 14 Jul 2008 39,275 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f slight cut on tyre

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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BG55 OPX is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BG55 OPX, 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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BG55 OPX is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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