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YC55 MGJ

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

216,825 mi
Last recorded216,825 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 MGJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2019 216,825 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper parking brake lever (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all central rear ()

coolant level low

parking brake efficiency only just met at 17%

Pass 18 Sep 2018 196,354 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

slight blow rear exhaust

Fail 14 Sep 2018 196,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

slight blow rear exhaust

Pass 24 Jul 2017 176,492 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 176,492 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 156,050 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 143,606 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 126,983 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 106,913 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 94,564 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 80,035 miles

both rear brake discs corroded & pitted

Pass 18 Aug 2010 68,139 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 61,221 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 45,387 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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YC55 MGJ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YC55 MGJ, 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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YC55 MGJ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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