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GV55 BGK

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

185,529 mi
Last recorded185,529 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 BGK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 185,529 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 185,527 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exaust heat shield insicure

Pass 22 Feb 2019 179,564 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 179,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 171,980 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Feb 2018 171,980 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 165,589 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 165,580 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 159,169 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 159,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded radius arm (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 152,449 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 152,449 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 146,278 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 146,278 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 125,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

alloy wheels damaged

exhaust system corroded

front suspension arm bushes perished

nearside rear door corroded

oil residue on engine

slight fraying to offside and nearside center row seatbelts

various suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2013 125,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

alloy wheels damaged

exhaust system corroded

front suspension arm bushes perished

nearside rear door corroded

oil residue on engine

slight fraying to offside and nearside center row seatbelts

various suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2012 104,945 miles

minor frey on o/s centre seat belt, small dent on n/s and o/s doors, front brake discs lipped and corroded, rear discs corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2012 104,945 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

minor frey on o/s centre seat belt, small dent on n/s and o/s doors, front brake discs lipped and corroded, rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2011 84,522 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 84,522 miles

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

damage on alloys no oil showing on dipstick oil on engine all brake discs lipped

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges exhaust corroding rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2010 74,354 miles

far rear seatbelts not tested due to child seat

n/s rear door will not open from inside or outside

rear no.plate starting to de-laminate

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 25 Sep 2008 58,690 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 58,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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GV55 BGK is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 GV55 BGK, 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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GV55 BGK is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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