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BL54 RKJ

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

163,368 mi
Last recorded163,368 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 RKJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 163,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight rust under car

Pass 4 Jul 2017 145,848 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 129,068 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak turbo

rear tyres wearing

Pass 9 Jul 2015 122,496 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 115,865 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 110,280 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 109,492 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n earside rear door hard to open

Pass 18 Apr 2012 96,489 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)

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

center/rear exhaust knocking on subframe

Pass 21 Apr 2011 85,230 miles

nearside front inner constant velocity joint gaiter split

offside front inner constant velocity joint gaiter split

Pass 28 Jan 2010 70,195 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 70,146 miles

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

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

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2009 58,557 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 58,553 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 48,235 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 14,995 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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BL54 RKJ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BL54 RKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL54 RKJ registered?

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

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