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KJ55 FYL

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,260 mi
Last recorded206,260 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 FYL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 206,260 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2023 206,242 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front 2 rear chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 187,448 miles

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

both front inner sills corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2021 175,689 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 175,681 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 170,347 miles

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 170,333 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 163,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 155,108 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer both n/s o/s outer sills showing signs of damage

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 29 Aug 2017 144,603 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F sills show signs of damage

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 29 Aug 2017 144,603 miles

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

N/S/F & O/S/F sills show signs of damage

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 30 Jul 2016 137,545 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 137,545 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2015 131,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2014 121,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 121,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2013 113,973 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 113,813 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked and perished

Pass 18 Jul 2012 107,606 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 92,524 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 84,629 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 79,940 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 74,322 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 74,322 miles

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

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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KJ55 FYL is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KJ55 FYL, 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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KJ55 FYL is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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