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BT55 VRC

2005 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

164,249 mi
Last recorded164,249 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 VRC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 164,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Fail 14 Nov 2018 164,249 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 15 Nov 2017 152,180 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated look to be braided both sides ok (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 142,737 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front brake hoses slightly perrished

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Nov 2016 142,737 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front brake hoses slightly perrished

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Oct 2015 128,953 miles

exhaust some corrosoin

nearside front tyre wearing outside

Pass 14 Nov 2014 116,711 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 116,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 106,296 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

o/s/r tyre worn on inner tread

tail exhaust clamp broken

tail exhaust in poor condition

Fail 13 Nov 2013 106,296 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

o/s/r tyre worn on inner tread

tail exhaust clamp broken

tail exhaust in poor condition

Pass 12 Nov 2012 99,047 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2012 99,047 miles

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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2011 89,022 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 89,022 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 79,206 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 79,206 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 66,454 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)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 66,454 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 52,980 miles

engine undertray fitted some parts not seen

four seats missing seat belts not checked

Fail 25 Nov 2008 52,979 miles

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

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

engine undertray fitted some parts not seen

four seats missing seat belts not checked

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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BT55 VRC is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BT55 VRC, 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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BT55 VRC is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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