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MV55 SBY

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

142,131 mi
Last recorded142,131 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 SBY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 142,131 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 142,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 141,640 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 141,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 137,280 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 130,820 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system has several temporary repairs

Pass 13 Nov 2019 124,556 miles

Offside Front Upper slight play/wear in upper strut mounting/bearing.

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 13 Nov 2019 124,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Upper slight play/wear in upper strut mounting/bearing.

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 22 Oct 2018 111,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 111,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 96,218 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 96,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 83,745 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 83,745 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 70,948 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 70,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 65,659 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front inner cv boots split and loosing grease.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 59,768 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 53,383 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 53,383 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 46,081 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 39,550 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge of tread.

slight cracking of nearside rear tyre rubber.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 32,949 miles

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

offside rear seat missing at time of test.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 25,276 miles

slight scrubbing of outer side walls of nearside tyres.

Fail 26 Sep 2008 25,276 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight scrubbing of outer side walls of nearside tyres.

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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MV55 SBY is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MV55 SBY, 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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MV55 SBY is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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