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GJ55 RGY

2005 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,456 mi
Last recorded133,456 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 RGY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 133,456 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 124,602 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 124,602 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 120,078 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 120,078 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 109,415 miles

Nearside Front wiper starting to smear

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wiper starting to smear

Pass 24 Aug 2018 92,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 92,984 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 83,688 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 23 Aug 2017 83,360 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 19 Aug 2016 79,486 miles

Offside Rear tyre 2mm inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2015 75,934 miles

Nearside Front slightly soft

Offside Front shock slightly soft

Fail 26 Aug 2015 75,934 miles

Nearside Front slightly soft

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front shock slightly soft

Pass 22 Aug 2014 63,365 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)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 52,370 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 52,370 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 43,257 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 43,257 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side rear tyre 1mm on edge and off side rae tyre 0mm on edge

off side front tyre 0mm on edge

Pass 30 Aug 2011 40,447 miles

slight corrosion/pitting to front discs (inner faces)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 37,017 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 37,017 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 24,572 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 24,572 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 14,797 miles

no seat fitted to o/s rearmost position

o/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge

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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GJ55 RGY is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GJ55 RGY, 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 GJ55 RGY registered?

GJ55 RGY is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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