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YB55 VDC

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,119 mi
Last recorded171,119 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB55 VDC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 171,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 160,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 160,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 150,564 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 141,495 miles

o/s and n/s/r tyres close to legal limit

Fail 8 Feb 2017 141,495 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 131,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Slight play detected at the steering wheel

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Feb 2016 131,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) rubbed though (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Slight play detected at the steering wheel

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2015 120,812 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 110,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2013 99,497 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 87,658 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Under tray fitted.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 87,658 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Under tray fitted.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 73,541 miles

under tray fitted.

Fail 7 Feb 2011 73,541 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s inner cv boot holed.

under tray fitted.

Pass 23 Feb 2010 59,038 miles

Under tray fitted.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 41,839 miles

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

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

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

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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YB55 VDC is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YB55 VDC, 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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YB55 VDC is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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