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BN55 OKW

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

275,572 mi
Last recorded275,572 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 275,572 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2014 275,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2013 249,107 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 249,107 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2013 225,289 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 225,289 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 205,149 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 205,149 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 183,880 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2012 183,880 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2011 179,840 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 179,840 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 157,592 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 157,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 134,226 miles

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

both front brake discs are slightly lipped

both rear seats and centre row nearside seat removed (seat belts not checked)

engine under shield fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2008 100,135 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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BN55 OKW is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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