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KJ55 FYU

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,062 mi
Last recorded93,062 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 93,062 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Fail 29 Nov 2016 93,062 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 9 Dec 2015 88,105 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front upper strut mounting rubbers have a slight displacement

both outer sills front, near front jacking points slightly damaged

engine plastic covers and trays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged/ cracked

offside rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged and cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2014 83,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front top strut rugger mounts slightly worn and have a slight displacement

Fail 26 Nov 2014 83,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front top strut rugger mounts slightly worn and have a slight displacement

Pass 28 Nov 2013 66,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 56,381 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

off side front tyre outer wall slight damage

Fail 29 Nov 2012 56,381 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

off side front tyre outer wall slight damage

Pass 1 Jun 2012 53,703 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2012 53,703 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2011 49,695 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 43,983 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 36,776 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 36,775 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 30,510 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
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KJ55 FYU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FYU, 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 FYU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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