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VK55 NEJ

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,091 mi
Last recorded145,091 miles
Recorded on2 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 NEJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2020 145,091 miles

Both sills damaged/corroded but not holed

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 139,386 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

o/s outer sill has corrosion but not excessive

Pass 6 Feb 2018 132,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/f inner sill corroded not within prescribed area

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Jul 2016 121,018 miles

Both outer sills damaged but not seriously weakend

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 111,961 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rust lip on front brake discs

Fail 3 Aug 2015 111,831 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rust lip on front brake discs

Pass 8 Aug 2014 101,111 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 91,880 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 91,880 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 81,862 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 72,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 72,135 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 61,134 miles

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

n/s f inner cv boot split

n/s f track rod end rubber split

Pass 8 Aug 2009 48,099 miles

n/s/r tyre cut to sidewall cords not exposed

Pass 18 Aug 2008 36,487 miles

full engine under cover fitted

rear - rear seat belts not tested due to both ests folded flat vehicle tested as presented

Pass 15 Jul 2008 36,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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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VK55 NEJ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 VK55 NEJ, 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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VK55 NEJ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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