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YH55 LKA

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,524 mi
Last recorded168,524 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 LKA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2018 168,524 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner/outer cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component fractured and steering adversely affected tensioner (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working function impaired with position lamps (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre rear stop lamp not working

Pass 13 Jul 2017 151,516 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering system slightly rough possibly low on fluid (2.2.D.1)

centre rear stop lamp not working

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

o/s front inner cill corroded not excessive

Fail 12 Jul 2017 151,513 miles

Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) both front (2.2.D.2b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering system slightly rough possibly low on fluid (2.2.D.1)

centre rear stop lamp not working

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

o/s front inner cill corroded not excessive

Pass 27 Jun 2016 131,808 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 111,831 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 102,940 miles

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

os/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2013 88,971 miles

nearside front tyre worn both outer edges

Fail 21 Aug 2013 88,971 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

215/55/16

nearside front tyre worn both outer edges

Pass 24 Jul 2012 75,826 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 62,192 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 51,766 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 51,766 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 41,053 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 2 Sep 2009 41,046 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 28,632 miles

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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YH55 LKA is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YH55 LKA, 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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YH55 LKA is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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