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VU55 VHZ

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

109,825 mi
Last recorded109,825 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 VHZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 109,825 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 109,825 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 103,697 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both side front inner & outer cv boot slight worn

brake pipe, inner sills, suspension components, all slight corroded

slight play in steering joints

Fail 31 Aug 2022 103,697 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both side front inner & outer cv boot slight worn

brake pipe, inner sills, suspension components, all slight corroded

slight play in steering joints

Pass 28 Jul 2021 97,860 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 97,860 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 93,563 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 88,311 miles

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt far rear ()

Pass 21 Jul 2018 82,451 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 74,505 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 67,497 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 64,023 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 60,639 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 56,044 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 56,044 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 51,084 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 44,875 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 38,846 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 31,645 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 31,636 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 27,395 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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VU55 VHZ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VU55 VHZ, 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 VU55 VHZ registered?

VU55 VHZ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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