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RV55 NAO

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,307 mi
Last recorded137,307 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 137,307 miles

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)

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)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 137,307 miles

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 137,059 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 136,018 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 134,993 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 132,894 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 132,894 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 131,034 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 131,034 miles

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 119,211 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 92,016 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 78,568 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 78,568 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 70,087 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 70,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 59,331 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 49,043 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 49,043 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 45,354 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 42,131 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 27,935 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 9,134 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 NAO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RV55 NAO, 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 RV55 NAO registered?

RV55 NAO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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