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YG55 GXL

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

331,340 mi
Last recorded331,340 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 331,340 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 331,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 320,560 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Slight play to steering rack ends

Pass 28 Jun 2013 273,740 miles

Condition of exhaust

Corosion to main brake pipes to flexi

Corosion to nearside rear brake pipe from flexi to caliper flexi

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Slight play to steering rack ends

Wear to rear brake discs

Pass 27 Jun 2012 230,366 miles

rear brake disc's

wear n/s/f and o/s/f tyre

wear on front brake disc's

Fail 26 Jun 2012 230,363 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

rear brake disc's

wear n/s/f and o/s/f tyre

wear on front brake disc's

Pass 31 May 2011 181,915 miles

corrosion on all brake pipes

Fail 31 May 2011 181,915 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 7 Jun 2010 144,101 miles

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 11 Sep 2009 120,341 miles

no rear seats fittted at time of test

Fail 8 Sep 2009 119,920 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

no rear seats fittted at time of test

Pass 15 Sep 2008 91,515 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 GXL is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GXL, 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 GXL is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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