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MF55 FUV

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,187 mi
Last recorded154,187 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 FUV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 154,187 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 147,694 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 147,694 miles

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

Front Air/vacuum reservoir drain device inoperative (1.1.9 (b) (ii))

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 141,032 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 131,974 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 126,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pad warning light illuminated

offside rear tyre has 2 nails in tread

Pass 20 Jan 2015 117,068 miles

brake warning lamp on

there is wear to front brake pads and discs

Fail 16 Jan 2015 117,052 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake warning lamp on

Pass 17 Jan 2014 107,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

brake pad warning light is on but pads apear to be above limits

Pass 18 Jan 2013 97,418 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 86,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

LAMP OUT WARNING LAMP ON

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake warning lamp on (UNABLE TO CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL)

offside rear-rear seat missing

Fail 24 Jan 2011 65,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

inner cv gaiters split

rear g box mounting looks poor

Pass 24 Jan 2011 65,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

inner cv gaiters split

rear g box mounting looks poor

Pass 22 Jan 2010 49,336 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 493,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 31,579 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 31,389 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 31,389 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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MF55 FUV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MF55 FUV, 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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MF55 FUV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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