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YH55 VAX

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

107,620 mi
Last recorded107,620 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 VAX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2021 107,620 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 104,124 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 104,094 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 101,790 miles

Nearside Front Upper Top strut mounts worn

Offside Front Upper Top strut mounts worn

Fail 16 Oct 2019 101,789 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Sill panel corroaded underneath

Nearside Front Upper Top strut mounts worn

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Top strut mounts worn

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 98,811 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre plus inner edge worn badly ()

centre exhaust mounting insecure

corrosion in nearside front lower inner sill /floor pan

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2018 98,811 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre plus inner edge worn badly ()

centre exhaust mounting insecure

corrosion in nearside front lower inner sill /floor pan

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 92,104 miles

exhaust system corroding throughout

front brake discs inner faces pitted and corroded

rear silencer clamp missing but silencer still secure

rear silencer outer skin corroded

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2016 87,433 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

front brake discs worn [inner faces]

nail damage to nearside tyre inner sidewall [removed nail]

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2016 87,433 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

front brake discs worn [inner faces]

nail damage to nearside tyre inner sidewall [removed nail]

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 81,871 miles

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

centre silencer front support bracket missing but exhaust still secure

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2015 81,871 miles

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

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

centre silencer front support bracket missing but exhaust still secure

rear silencer clamp corroded

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2014 74,951 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting insecure

rear exhaust box corroded and exhaust clamp missing

Fail 7 Oct 2014 74,951 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mounting insecure

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn badly

rear exhaust box corroded and exhaust clamp missing

Pass 8 Oct 2013 68,134 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 68,134 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 61,722 miles

chunk missing o/s/f tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2011 49,520 miles

Air filter box damaged

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

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2011 49,520 miles

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

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

Air filter box damaged

Coolant level low

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2010 37,195 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 37,195 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn badly

Pass 20 Oct 2009 27,391 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 21,365 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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YH55 VAX is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 VAX, 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 VAX is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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