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YP55 WLG

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

171,904 mi
Last recorded171,904 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 WLG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2017 171,904 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 152,074 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 131,742 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 108,905 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 91,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 77,089 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 63,302 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 63,302 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 57,590 miles

both rear tyres wearing on very inner edges

offside front driveshaft inner cv boot split

Pass 2 Nov 2009 47,316 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn badly on inside edges

Pass 6 Nov 2008 35,789 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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YP55 WLG is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YP55 WLG, 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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YP55 WLG is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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