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YB54 LAA

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

308,611 mi
Last recorded308,611 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 LAA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 308,611 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2019 308,611 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 277,155 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 277,155 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 237,820 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 237,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexie hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexie hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear by clips and at rear end (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2016 216,224 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 202,203 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2015 202,203 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 179,975 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 179,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 151,422 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 131,375 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 110,785 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 110,785 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 89,629 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 89,629 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 65,522 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 42,952 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 39,172 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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YB54 LAA is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YB54 LAA, 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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YB54 LAA is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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