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RV55 KZY

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

135,839 mi
Last recorded135,839 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 KZY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2025 135,839 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both outer and inner sill panels corroding

both rear wheel arch panels corroding

play in both front top suspension strut mounts

Fail 23 Dec 2025 135,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both outer and inner sill panels corroding

both rear wheel arch panels corroding

play in both front top suspension strut mounts

Pass 23 Dec 2024 132,270 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

sill panels corroded

slight play in rear roll bar "d" bushes

Fail 23 Dec 2024 132,270 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

brake pipes corroded

sill panels corroded

slight play in rear roll bar "d" bushes

Pass 13 Dec 2023 127,976 miles

brake pipes corroded

chassis sections corroded

inner and outer sill panels corroded

steel spare wheel fitted to o/s/f of vehicle

Fail 7 Dec 2023 127,976 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

brake pipes corroded

chassis sections corroded

inner and outer sill panels corroded

steel spare wheel fitted to o/s/f of vehicle

Pass 28 Dec 2022 120,397 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroding

inner and outer sill panels corroding

o/s/r reverse light not working

play in both front top suspension mounts

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Fail 28 Dec 2022 120,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroding

inner and outer sill panels corroding

o/s/r reverse light not working

play in both front top suspension mounts

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 16 Dec 2021 113,730 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroded

o/s/r handbrake linkage tight slight bind

rear wiper blade split

slight damage to both front brake hoses

Fail 16 Dec 2021 113,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroded

o/s/r handbrake linkage tight slight bind

rear wiper blade split

slight damage to both front brake hoses

Pass 30 Dec 2020 106,664 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroding

n/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 22 Dec 2020 106,661 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroding

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 4 Jan 2020 100,237 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 86,298 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 77,253 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2017 67,216 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 67,207 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high UNABLE TO ADJUST (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 65,240 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 59,495 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 59,473 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 54,461 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)

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 Sep 2013 49,324 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 49,324 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 43,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 37,845 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 37,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 31,148 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 31,148 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 25,563 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 19,097 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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RV55 KZY is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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

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