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FY55 UPE

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,003 mi
Last recorded143,003 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 UPE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 143,003 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 131,703 miles

both front to rear brake pipes greased

Fail 8 Dec 2015 131,660 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

both front to rear brake pipes greased

Pass 8 Dec 2014 120,632 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2014 120,632 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2013 109,863 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Pass 1 Dec 2012 100,300 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 86,334 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 86,135 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 71,267 miles

NSR and NS centre seats not fitted at time of test

OSR door not working with cental locking

Fail 15 Nov 2010 71,200 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

NSR and NS centre seats not fitted at time of test

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

OSR door not working with cental locking

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 56,957 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 41,684 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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FY55 UPE is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FY55 UPE, 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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What year was FY55 UPE registered?

FY55 UPE is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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