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GP55 UZG

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

257,763 mi
Last recorded257,763 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 UZG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 257,763 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 253,533 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside lens damaged repaired with red tape

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

both sides sills corroded underneath

oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2016 253,421 miles

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside lens damaged repaired with red tape

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

both sides sills corroded underneath

oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2015 241,007 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 241,007 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 221,331 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 221,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 203,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge and has a cut.

Pass 10 Jun 2014 203,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge and has a cut.

Pass 28 Nov 2013 190,420 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 175,758 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 175,746 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 159,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 159,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 146,415 miles

Hand brake just pass -16%

Pass 6 Dec 2011 135,037 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front inner c.v. guiter split

Fail 2 Jun 2011 119,245 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 119,245 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 107,060 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 107,027 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Chip In Windsceen....

Pass 17 Jun 2010 102,887 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 85,291 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 85,291 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 68,422 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 68,422 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 55,119 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 84,190 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 84,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

front brake pads low

Pass 13 Nov 2006 42,013 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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GP55 UZG is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 GP55 UZG, 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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GP55 UZG is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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