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GK55 OFU

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

304,068 mi
Last recorded304,068 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 OFU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 304,068 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 286,447 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 286,430 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 250,869 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 216,944 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 216,869 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 184,449 miles

underside of vehicle has been heavly under sealed

Fail 21 Sep 2015 184,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

underside of vehicle has been heavly under sealed

Pass 25 Sep 2014 153,080 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 153,016 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 120,169 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 120,146 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 84,688 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 82,283 miles

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

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

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

nearside front inner cv boot split

Fail 27 Jul 2012 81,842 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front inner cv boot split

Fail 27 Jul 2011 60,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

12% imbalance on front brakes,offside reading low

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 60,229 miles

12% imbalance on front brakes,offside reading low

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 39,510 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 17,263 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 10,547 miles

both rear seats missing unable to carry out full seat belt chech.

Fail 1 Oct 2008 10,547 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

both rear seats missing unable to carry out full seat belt chech.

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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GK55 OFU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GK55 OFU, 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 GK55 OFU registered?

GK55 OFU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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