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GF55 CHC

2005 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

181,585 mi
Last recorded181,585 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 CHC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 181,585 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 181,585 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 174,005 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 160,126 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 149,874 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Side sill has slight corrosion

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 140,240 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges 215/55/16

offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge 215/55/16

offside rear tyre wearing low on inside edge 215/55/16

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2016 140,004 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine covers fitted

nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges 215/55/16

offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge 215/55/16

offside rear tyre wearing low on inside edge 215/55/16

rear exhaust box corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2015 130,245 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 119,912 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 109,044 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 21 Nov 2013 109,044 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2012 98,794 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 91,708 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 84,244 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 75,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2008 59,446 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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GF55 CHC is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 GF55 CHC, 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 GF55 CHC registered?

GF55 CHC is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is GF55 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 CHC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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