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YG55 AYL

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

156,562 mi
Last recorded156,562 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 AYL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 156,562 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2020 156,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 145,608 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 139,529 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 133,210 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 133,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 131,487 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel filter is insecure.need to be fastened to bracket

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded And Off side. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 123,670 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 111,836 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 111,836 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 100,534 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 100,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 86,038 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 81,806 miles

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Fail 28 Apr 2012 81,806 miles

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

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 27 Oct 2011 71,114 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 66,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 52,376 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 52,376 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 37,197 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 37,197 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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)

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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YG55 AYL is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YG55 AYL, 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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YG55 AYL is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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