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BL54 RFJ

2005 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

173,064 mi
Last recorded173,064 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 RFJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 173,064 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 173,062 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 161,669 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 161,669 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 150,792 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 150,792 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 142,436 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 142,437 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working both side (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 133,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 127,694 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 119,278 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 119,278 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 111,632 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 97,810 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 97,810 miles

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

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

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

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

innercv boots split x2

Pass 19 Mar 2010 91,275 miles

Both driveshaft inner cv boots split.

Offside and nearside front brake discs have low spots on the inner surface.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 77,327 miles

1 litre of oil required to carry out test

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

bonnet catch stiff

brake pad warning light intermittent on dashboard display

nearside front inner cv gaiter split

offside front inner cv gaiter split

Fail 26 Feb 2009 77,327 miles

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

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

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

1 litre of oil required to carry out test

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

bonnet catch stiff

brake pad warning light intermittent on dashboard display

nearside front inner cv gaiter split

offside front inner cv gaiter split

Pass 18 Feb 2008 56,923 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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BL54 RFJ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BL54 RFJ, 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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BL54 RFJ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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