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MJ55 UEK

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,794 mi
Last recorded152,794 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 UEK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 152,794 miles

high level stoplamp not working

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

nearside rear tyre split around tread

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Fail 27 Apr 2015 152,794 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

high level stoplamp not working

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

nearside rear tyre split around tread

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 17 Apr 2014 136,774 miles

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

high level stoplamp not working

nearside rear tyre cracked around edges

Fail 31 Mar 2014 136,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

high level stoplamp not working

nearside rear tyre cracked around tread

Pass 6 Feb 2013 122,285 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear lamp damaged

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 104,816 miles

engine noisey from belt area

engine under tray fitted

front number plate cracked

Spare tyre defective

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight play in nearside and offside front shocker mounts, may be ok in rest postion

Fail 16 Aug 2011 104,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

engine noisey from belt area

engine under tray fitted

front number plate cracked

slight play in nearside and offside front shocker mounts, may be ok in rest postion

Pass 22 Jul 2010 84,494 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear

front number plate cracked

front top shocker mounts noisy

nearside front inner c-v boot split

Pass 5 Jun 2009 59,947 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front wipers smearing screen

nearside front inner c-v boot split

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 5 Jun 2009 59,947 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front wipers smearing screen

nearside front inner c-v boot split

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

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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MJ55 UEK is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MJ55 UEK, 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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MJ55 UEK is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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