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GV55 NRN

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

131,338 mi
Last recorded131,338 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 131,338 miles

excessive foot brake travel

n/s/f tyre low tread

rear exhaust corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2022 131,336 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

excessive foot brake travel

n/s/f tyre low tread

rear exhaust corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2021 129,547 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

General Underside Corrosion

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 129,547 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

General Underside Corrosion

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 118,443 miles

General Underside Corrosion

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing Rusted (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing Rusted (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 118,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General Underside Corrosion

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing Rusted (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing Rusted (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 111,827 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 111,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliaper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 111,818 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear on radius arms (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corroded

offside mirror unit and glass damaged

rear brake discs corroded

slight misting of oil on both rear shack absorbers

Fail 31 Mar 2017 111,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear on radius arms (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corroded

offside mirror unit and glass damaged

rear brake discs corroded

slight misting of oil on both rear shack absorbers

Pass 7 Apr 2015 100,730 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 90,629 miles

drivers door mirror held on with tape

rear bumper starting to come loose

Fail 2 Apr 2014 90,629 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

drivers door mirror held on with tape

rear bumper starting to come loose

Pass 4 Jan 2013 75,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 65,207 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 65,202 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 62,195 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 62,195 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 55,668 miles

both front brake disc slightly worn

hub caps fitted to all 4 wheels

Fail 30 Mar 2011 55,668 miles

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

both front brake disc slightly worn

hub caps fitted to all 4 wheels

Pass 7 Oct 2009 44,107 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 44,107 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 34,589 miles

unable to fully test both the rear seatbelts as the seats are missing. ( belt buckle part of the seat)

unable to fully test the centre seatbelt of the middle row as the seat is missing ( seatbelt buckle part of the seat )

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

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