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2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

213,374 mi
Last recorded213,374 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 VKW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 213,374 miles

corrosion to all prescribed areas not considered excessive

Fail 2 Dec 2020 213,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

corrosion to all prescribed areas not considered excessive

Pass 24 May 2019 200,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose and cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to all prescribed areas and componants

Pass 31 May 2018 193,753 miles

corrosion to all prescribed areas

Pass 31 May 2017 187,024 miles

vehicle being used as a van

Fail 31 May 2017 187,024 miles

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

vehicle being used as a van

Pass 24 May 2016 179,581 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 173,056 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 166,424 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 154,138 miles

offside front tyre worn unevenly

Fail 23 Nov 2012 154,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 139,125 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 139,000 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear offside inner side light not working

Pass 29 Jul 2010 108,964 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 84,819 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 76,287 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 VKW is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VU55 VKW, 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 VKW registered?

VU55 VKW is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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