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GL55 BFE

2005 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,102 mi
Last recorded136,102 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 BFE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 136,102 miles

Nearside Front sill damaged

Nearside mirror casing damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 2 May 2023 122,327 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 10 Jan 2022 107,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 105,489 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 104,915 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 96,067 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 96,066 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2018 88,477 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 80,962 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 72,565 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 72,565 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 62,494 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 54,013 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 44,023 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 44,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 36,692 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 36,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 28,031 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 20,703 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 15,212 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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GL55 BFE is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL55 BFE, 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 GL55 BFE registered?

GL55 BFE is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is GL55 BFE safe to buy?

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