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RK05 XHY

2005 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,692 mi
Last recorded117,692 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 XHY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 117,692 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 106,746 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 98,014 miles

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

n/s and o/s/front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 6 Jun 2012 92,083 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 92,077 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 145,552 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 143,416 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 143,416 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 139,381 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 139,381 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 118,423 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 118,423 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 97,212 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 77,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 77,370 miles

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

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

front near side fog light lens cracked advise only

Fail 18 Dec 2008 77,370 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front near side fog light lens cracked advise only

Pass 29 Jan 2008 60,234 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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RK05 XHY is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RK05 XHY, 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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What year was RK05 XHY registered?

RK05 XHY is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 May 2005.

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