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RA55 AWN

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,844 mi
Last recorded150,844 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 AWN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 150,844 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi pipe slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill slihghtly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 143,593 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Oil leak ()

both front sills slightly damaged

Fail 4 Aug 2017 143,593 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking front to rear to flexy metal (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working all three (1.2.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Oil leak ()

both front sills slightly damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2016 128,291 miles

Oil leak ()

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front top mounts (2.7.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 128,276 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front top mounts (2.7.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 116,665 miles

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

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

both front top shocker mounts have slight play

Pass 8 Aug 2014 107,668 miles

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

differnt style rear lights fitted

noise from inner cv joint/drive shaft found on road test

slight play in both front top shocker mounts

Pass 1 Aug 2013 84,347 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 10 Aug 2012 72,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Aug 2012 72,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 58,980 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both headlamp aims on lower limit

nearside inner cv gaitor split

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 11 Aug 2011 58,980 miles

both headlamp aims on lower limit

nearside inner cv gaitor split

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 9 Aug 2010 47,582 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 41,426 miles

n/s inner cv boot split

n/s/f tyre close to limit on edges advise replacment

n/s/r tyre worn on edges and perished

oil leaks

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2009 41,426 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

n/s inner cv boot split

n/s/f tyre close to limit on edges advise replacment

n/s/r tyre worn on edges and perished

oil leaks

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2008 31,204 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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RA55 AWN is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RA55 AWN, 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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RA55 AWN is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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