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MT55 YSV

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

147,745 mi
Last recorded147,745 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 YSV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 147,745 miles

more corrosion at o/s front

Fail 8 Feb 2019 147,745 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear sill

more corrosion at o/s front

Pass 28 Dec 2017 141,302 miles

Nearside Front Wiper mechanism (wheel box) warning causing wiper arm to lift

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

Fail 28 Dec 2017 141,302 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust broken (7.3.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer loose & corroded (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort No reading (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wiper mechanism (wheel box) warning causing wiper arm to lift

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 133,323 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)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 133,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 133,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 125,319 miles

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

front brake discs getting worn

n/s/f tyre 2;5mm

o/s/r brake pipe at front of flexi hose on limits of corrosion

track out of spec

Fail 26 Jan 2016 125,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake discs getting worn

n/s/f tyre 2;5mm

o/s/r brake pipe at front of flexi hose on limits of corrosion

track out of spec

Pass 20 Jan 2015 116,484 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 116,484 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 105,475 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 105,475 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 94,121 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 94,121 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 82,973 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 82,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 72,015 miles

centre brake light inop

n/s/r tyre 3mm

rear brake discs on limits of wear

wiper blades getting worn

Fail 14 Jan 2011 72,015 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

centre brake light inop

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm

rear brake discs on limits of wear

wiper blades getting worn

Pass 20 Jan 2010 62,974 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 53,769 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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MT55 YSV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 MT55 YSV, 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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MT55 YSV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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