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BJ55 XTH

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

256,332 mi
Last recorded256,332 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 XTH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 256,332 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 256,332 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 212,402 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 212,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 197,028 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Upper Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 197,028 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 190,110 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 177,129 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 169,266 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 144,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F + O/S/F Steering inner arm slight play

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 144,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F + O/S/F Steering inner arm slight play

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S/R Tyre Wearing on inner tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 117,309 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 116,294 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 102,156 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 72,398 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 32,109 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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BJ55 XTH is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ55 XTH, 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 BJ55 XTH registered?

BJ55 XTH is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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