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VK55 XPF

2005 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,703 mi
Last recorded102,703 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 XPF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 102,703 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill edges and outer sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 102,522 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill panel front section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 100,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all across rear suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 92,832 miles

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

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 62,832 miles

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

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

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 92,832 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Both N/S And O/S brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Coil spring corroded Both side coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Coil spring corroded Both side coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 84,140 miles

Offside Front outer sill holed and corroded but not within a specified area

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer and tail pipes are badly corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 84,138 miles

Offside 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)

Offside Front outer sill holed and corroded but not within a specified area

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer and tail pipes are badly corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 76,699 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 70,669 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 63,117 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 13 Feb 2014 51,883 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 51,880 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 45,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jan 2012 37,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Dec 2011 37,529 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jan 2011 32,885 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

all discs corroded

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Aug 2010 30,889 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 25,128 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 19,541 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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VK55 XPF is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XPF, 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 XPF is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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