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VU55 YSL

2005 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

188,064 mi
Last recorded188,064 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 YSL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 188,064 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2014 182,093 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 178,819 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 140,959 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake pedal soft

near side frinn tyre worn low outer edge

nearside front brake flex pipe cracking

rear brake pads worn close to limit

slight play in off side of steering rack

Fail 30 Jan 2012 140,899 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

near side frinn tyre worn low outer edge

nearside front brake flex pipe cracking

p/h mot battery insecure

p/h mot spare tyre is for the o/s only

rear brake pads worn close to limit

slight play in off side of steering rack

Pass 25 Oct 2011 139,064 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 139,064 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 13 May 2011 128,210 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 128,209 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front ant roll bar linkgaes very slight play

near side front tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

near side rear tyre slight worn outer edge

off side front steering arm slight play

off side rear tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

Pass 4 Oct 2010 126,743 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2010 118,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 118,730 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 90,555 miles

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

n/s inner cv boot split

o/s inner cv joint worn

Pass 16 May 2008 60,041 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 19,034 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 YSL is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VU55 YSL, 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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VU55 YSL is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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