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YM55 VLK

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

166,284 mi
Last recorded166,284 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM55 VLK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 166,284 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 166,284 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 150,362 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 145,372 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 140,900 miles

Offside Front tyre centre tread worn low/inner tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 140,900 miles

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

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre centre tread worn low/inner tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 136,656 miles

Front slight movement in suspension top mounts when free hanging.

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

Rear Inner surface rust to inner sills near suspension mount areas.

Rear signs of misting of oil from shock absorbers

Fail 31 Oct 2016 136,655 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front slight movement in suspension top mounts when free hanging.

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

Rear Inner surface rust to inner sills near suspension mount areas.

Rear signs of misting of oil from shock absorbers

Pass 5 Nov 2015 131,131 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 121,642 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 108,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Oct 2012 96,694 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 87,433 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 87,426 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 69,462 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 52,933 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 37,334 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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YM55 VLK is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YM55 VLK, 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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YM55 VLK is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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