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FN55 ZFW

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

319,729 mi
Last recorded319,729 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 ZFW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 319,729 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2015 319,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2015 318,857 miles

Oil Leak

Fail 15 Sep 2015 318,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil Leak

Pass 27 Jan 2015 295,822 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 295,821 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 280,939 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 253,099 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 219,149 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2013 218,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2013 186,824 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 158,290 miles

rear exhaust tailpipes badly corroded within the limit.

Fail 9 Aug 2012 158,237 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust tailpipes badly corroded within the limit.

Pass 19 Jan 2012 125,447 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 98,043 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge within the limit.

Pass 10 Feb 2011 62,924 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 61,858 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 61,858 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 50,976 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2008 40,961 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 40,688 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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FN55 ZFW is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FN55 ZFW, 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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FN55 ZFW is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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