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KU55 FVV

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

118,458 mi
Last recorded118,458 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 FVV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2023 118,458 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door mirror cap missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 113,527 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 113,440 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 109,632 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 109,606 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 103,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside door mirror glass broken

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

brake pad wear warning light illuminated on dash

Fail 11 Sep 2020 103,747 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to osr caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside door mirror glass broken

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

brake pad wear warning light illuminated on dash

Pass 15 May 2019 90,252 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 seats centre row ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

parking brake efficiency only just met - 18%

Fail 14 May 2019 90,246 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 seats centre row ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 81,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 79,308 miles

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

wiperblades in poor condition

Fail 12 May 2017 79,308 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

wiperblades in poor condition

Pass 5 Dec 2015 78,115 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 72,462 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 66,280 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

aux belt perrished

both front tyres outer sidewalls scuffed

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

only one passenger seat fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Oct 2013 66,280 miles

aux belt perrished

both front tyres outer sidewalls scuffed

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

only one passenger seat fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Oct 2012 60,683 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES CRACKED & PERISHED

BOTH FRONT OUTER CV GAITERS WEEPING GREASE

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER DRIVESHAFT GAITER SPLIT

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

OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALLS CRACKED & PERISHED NEARSIDE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

ONLY 2 SEATS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 60,683 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES CRACKED & PERISHED

BOTH FRONT OUTER CV GAITERS WEEPING GREASE

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER DRIVESHAFT GAITER SPLIT

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

OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALLS CRACKED & PERISHED NEARSIDE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

ONLY 2 SEATS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 53,506 miles

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

nearside front door mirror glass cracked

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall scuffed

offside rear lamp unit damaged

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 13 Oct 2011 53,506 miles

nearside front door mirror glass cracked

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall scuffed

offside rear lamp unit damaged

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 11 Oct 2010 44,596 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN OFFSIDE FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTING

SOME MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTING

Fail 11 Oct 2010 44,596 miles

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

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL BADLY SCUFFED & DAMAGED & WORN ON INNER EDGE & HAS NAIL IN IT

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & DAMAGED & HAS NAIL IN IT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

REAR BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN OFFSIDE FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTING

SOME MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTING

Pass 26 Oct 2009 37,594 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN & LIPPED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISC WORN & LIPPED

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN

NEARSIDE FRONT SEAT BACK SLIGHTLY INSECURE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY SCUFFED & DAMAGED

ONLY 5 SEATS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

REAR BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN

SOME MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTINGS

Fail 26 Oct 2009 37,594 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN & LIPPED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISC WORN & LIPPED

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN

NEARSIDE FRONT SEAT BACK SLIGHTLY INSECURE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY SCUFFED & DAMAGED

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

ONLY 5 SEATS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

REAR BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN

SOME MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTINGS

Pass 31 Oct 2008 31,715 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 30,651 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)

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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KU55 FVV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 KU55 FVV, 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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KU55 FVV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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