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GV55 NGG

2005 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

133,647 mi
Last recorded133,647 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 NGG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 133,647 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (suspect cords are close to being exposed) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray fitted obscuring components

wipers smear

Fail 17 Nov 2020 133,647 miles

Braking system leaking servo pipe/hose (1.1.3 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (suspect cords are close to being exposed) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertray fitted obscuring components

wipers smear

Pass 16 Oct 2019 126,767 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge / advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge / advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect past service standards / advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

various covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 4 Oct 2019 126,469 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe at rear joint both deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure 2nd row (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge / advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge / advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect past service standards / advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 19 Oct 2018 117,150 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust section deteriorated / centre clamp broken

Pass 6 Oct 2017 108,777 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 108,764 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 99,852 miles

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge and perishing

slight handbrake travel

Fail 7 Oct 2016 99,852 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge and perishing

slight handbrake travel

Pass 17 Sep 2015 94,190 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 94,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 83,913 miles

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

osf tyre worn on inner egde

Fail 8 Oct 2014 83,913 miles

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

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

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

osf tyre worn on inner egde

Pass 19 Sep 2013 72,820 miles

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

engine oil leak

nsr wheel arch damaged

osf nsf tyres worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 16 Sep 2013 72,820 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

nsr wheel arch damaged

osf nsf tyres worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2012 57,878 miles

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

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

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

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 21 Aug 2012 57,877 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)

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

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2011 47,002 miles

osf driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 22 Sep 2011 47,002 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

osf driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 15 Sep 2010 42,186 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn slightly

centre row nearside seat removed

offside rear seat removed

Pass 2 Sep 2009 35,988 miles

nsf door mirror missing

osr nsr tyres perished and cracked wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Sep 2008 31,200 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 31,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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 NGG is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 GV55 NGG, 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 NGG is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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