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VF55 RMZ

2005 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

142,290 mi
Last recorded142,290 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 RMZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 142,290 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 142,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 131,477 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 131,477 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 May 2015 114,236 miles

Damage to O/S sill.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 May 2015 114,236 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Damage to O/S sill.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 100,964 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 100,962 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 81,827 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 81,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside 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 19 Jun 2012 68,865 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 68,859 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 60,798 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs starting to corrode

full engine undertray and covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2010 49,827 miles

Oil leak

front registration plate damaged

new tyres swoped to front and fronts to rear

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 11 Jun 2010 49,524 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking badly

front registration plate damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2009 37,358 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 25,969 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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VF55 RMZ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VF55 RMZ, 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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VF55 RMZ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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