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NJ54 YAU

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

241,680 mi
Last recorded241,680 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ54 YAU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 241,680 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s front coil spring turning in seat

Fail 19 Aug 2020 241,670 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear of centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s front coil spring turning in seat

Pass 13 Jun 2019 230,335 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 230,280 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 221,845 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 221,838 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt not functioning as intended both rear (7.1.2 (c))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability both front inner (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2017 208,635 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion sills both sides (6.1.B.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 208,635 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Body has slight corrosion sills both sides (6.1.B.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 201,157 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly o/s and n/s (2.5.B.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

evidence of slight oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2016 201,157 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly o/s and n/s (2.5.B.1b)

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s and n/s (1.1.A.3b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

evidence of slight oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2015 195,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2015 195,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 180,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 168,310 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 168,289 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 151,702 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 151,692 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 126,713 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 126,713 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 104,609 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)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 104,600 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 82,534 miles

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 15 Feb 2008 58,597 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 58,597 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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NJ54 YAU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 NJ54 YAU, 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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NJ54 YAU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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