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YK55 RKN

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,446 mi
Last recorded95,446 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 RKN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 95,446 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 80,461 miles

No rear seat fitted

Offside and Nearside drive shaft gaiter split

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2011 80,461 miles

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

No rear seat fitted

Offside and Nearside drive shaft gaiter split

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2010 64,910 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 64,987 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 45,469 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 45,462 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 31,487 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 31,487 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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YK55 RKN is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 YK55 RKN, 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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YK55 RKN is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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