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VE55 BYV

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

167,023 mi
Last recorded167,023 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 BYV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 167,023 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2021 167,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 157,008 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 157,008 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 148,014 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 132,014 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 132,014 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 126,732 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 119,940 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 112,275 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 93,768 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 93,653 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 77,507 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 77,507 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 68,308 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 59,106 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 50,821 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 40,034 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)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 33,931 miles

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

n/s/f ando/s/f tyres are worn on edges

w/screen has a crack to the bottom of screen

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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VE55 BYV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VE55 BYV, 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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VE55 BYV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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