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BK55 NKG

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

236,206 mi
Last recorded236,206 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 NKG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 236,206 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general body under sill minor corrosion

Fail 4 Mar 2021 236,206 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both side front (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working both side rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general body under sill minor corrosion

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 232,824 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 95,951 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 95,730 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 69,052 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 22 Dec 2012 62,784 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 56,467 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 56,467 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 47,317 miles

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

nearside rear tyre as slight cracking on side wall

Fail 7 Oct 2010 47,234 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

nearside rear tyre as slight cracking on side wall

Pass 9 Oct 2009 39,060 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 30,530 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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BK55 NKG is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BK55 NKG, 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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BK55 NKG is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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