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NJ55 OUO

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

250,599 mi
Last recorded250,599 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 OUO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2014 250,599 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 250,599 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 233,826 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 232,725 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 232,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 211,002 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 211,002 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 191,856 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 171,150 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 153,235 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

osf track rod end gauiter split

Pass 25 Jul 2011 131,256 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 131,256 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 112,011 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2010 93,518 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 78,770 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2009 68,362 miles

n.s.f and o.s.f steering arms have slight play

Fail 5 Aug 2009 68,361 miles

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

n.s.f and o.s.f steering arms have slight play

Pass 5 Feb 2009 56,550 miles

n.s.f & o.s.f steering arms have slight play

Fail 5 Feb 2009 56,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n.s.f & o.s.f steering arms have slight play

Pass 3 Oct 2007 46,534 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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NJ55 OUO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NJ55 OUO, 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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NJ55 OUO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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