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MT55 YSW

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

124,536 mi
Last recorded124,536 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 YSW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 124,536 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 124,536 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 122,908 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 119,554 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 115,329 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 109,822 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 102,326 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 102,326 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 91,920 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 80,752 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 70,681 miles

n/s front tyre perished in outer side wall

Pass 18 Oct 2013 60,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 16 Oct 2012 52,586 miles

car tested with rear seats missing and baby seat fitted in center row

Pass 18 Oct 2011 44,737 miles

car tested with 2 rear seats missing

exhaust system very rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2010 35,413 miles

Child seat fitted - middle row, middle seat - unable to check belts, buckles etc

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

Spare wheel not fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2009 27,278 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 17,719 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 YSW is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MT55 YSW, 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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What year was MT55 YSW registered?

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

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The MOT history for MT55 YSW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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