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BN55 OHC

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

236,818 mi
Last recorded236,818 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 OHC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 236,818 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Aug 2016 227,367 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front child seat fitted

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Rear parking brake slow to apply

Offside Front Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 223,098 miles

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

nearside door mirror taped

offside door mirror lens cracked

offside rear tyre worn down to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2015 204,975 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

nearside door mirror taped

nearside front tyre worn down to legal limit of 1.6mm

offside door mirror lens cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2014 191,631 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 190,308 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear tyre worn down to legal limit

Pass 23 May 2014 174,684 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 172,058 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 165,918 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 153,227 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 144,664 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 129,311 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2011 129,311 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2011 127,734 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 123,810 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2010 105,357 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2010 105,279 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 82,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 82,011 miles

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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BN55 OHC is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 BN55 OHC, 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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BN55 OHC is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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