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OU55 XAP

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,179 mi
Last recorded140,179 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 XAP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 140,179 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 140,172 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 135,182 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front in poor visual pitted condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

heavy surface corrosion at rear sills and inner sills

Fail 19 Sep 2020 135,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front in poor visual pitted condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 130,076 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside sill corroded

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside sill corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 130,076 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside sill corroded

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside sill corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 124,235 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened tops (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside sill corrosion present

Offside Rear tyre perishing in tread

Offside sill corrosion present

Rear Coil spring corroded s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 124,235 miles

Nearside Body component insecure mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened tops (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside sill corrosion present

Offside Rear tyre perishing in tread

Offside sill corrosion present

Rear Coil spring corroded s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 122,169 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall in poor perished condition

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

inner sill to floor corroding passenger side centre

outer sill corroded passenger side front

Pass 21 Sep 2016 119,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin S appear worn (3.5.1g)

Front Registration plate slight damage

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Steel wheel fitted ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Poor securing ()

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

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

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 1 Jun 2015 111,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate slight damage

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise on rotation

Fail 28 May 2015 111,687 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate slight damage

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise on rotation

Pass 2 Jun 2014 106,011 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 101,650 miles

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)

exhaust middle to rear box joint is corroded but gas tight

Pass 12 Sep 2012 91,349 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pad warning light on

nearside rear tyre has slight danage on outer wall

Pass 24 Sep 2011 81,868 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)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 72,308 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 55,694 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 39,786 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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OU55 XAP is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OU55 XAP, 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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OU55 XAP is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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