CarVerify

Free Car Check

GX55 KFC

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,907 mi
Last recorded117,907 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 KFC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 117,907 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant level below min

no oil on dipstick

Fail 21 Aug 2018 117,875 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose porous perished (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant level below min

no oil on dipstick

Pass 25 Aug 2017 101,075 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 93,075 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 86,114 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 78,206 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 69,615 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 69,610 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 62,123 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 62,123 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 51,821 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 51,817 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 37,867 miles

no rear seats fitted unable to check seatbelts

Pass 14 Jan 2009 32,084 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
Full Ford Galaxy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GX55 KFC is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GX55 KFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GX55 KFC?

You can check the full history of GX55 KFC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GX55 KFC registered?

GX55 KFC is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is GX55 KFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX55 KFC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GX55 KFC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GX55 KFC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.