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RV55 KYW

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

144,908 mi
Last recorded144,908 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 KYW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 144,908 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside handbrake stiff in operation

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside has some corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2024 133,007 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal previous (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 132,998 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal previous (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 125,118 miles

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

underside undersealed

Pass 17 Sep 2022 114,525 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 114,439 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels both (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 113,677 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section on floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 97,568 miles

passenger front jacking point corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2021 97,557 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering small hole close to underside of drivers door (on sill) (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

passenger front jacking point corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2020 92,769 miles

rear tyres required soon

Pass 9 Apr 2019 89,528 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 83,193 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 75,349 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 75,167 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (7.4.B.1)

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

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 67,870 miles

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

n/s/f drop link slight play

wishbone pushes deteriorated have play not excessive

Pass 25 Mar 2015 61,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 55,541 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 55,540 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 48,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Apr 2012 42,376 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f wishbone bush has medium play

Pass 8 Apr 2011 36,507 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 30,431 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 25,903 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 18,951 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 18,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RV55 KYW is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RV55 KYW, 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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RV55 KYW is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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