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YR55 LVK

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

190,262 mi
Last recorded190,262 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 LVK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 190,262 miles

Brake pad warning light on (brake pad thickness ok)

Exhaust rear box clamp broken (exhaust still secure)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 190,623 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pad warning light on (brake pad thickness ok)

Exhaust rear box clamp broken (exhaust still secure)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 167,135 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front sill dented

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 153,922 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 137,693 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 126,494 miles

both rear-most seat belts not tested, could not be accessed

Fail 5 Mar 2014 125,776 miles

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

both rear-most seat belts not tested, could not be accessed

Pass 10 Apr 2013 110,115 miles

NAIL IN OSR TYRE [NOT REPAIRABLE]

Fail 10 Apr 2013 110,115 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

NAIL IN OSR TYRE

NAIL IN OSR TYRE [NOT REPAIRABLE]

Pass 3 May 2012 96,134 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 96,134 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 18 Sep 2010 70,837 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 70,837 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 54,803 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

center and rear seats not fited at time off test

offside front wheel bearings showing first signs of wear

Pass 14 Sep 2009 54,803 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

center and rear seats not fited at time off test

offside front wheel bearings showing first signs of wear

Pass 19 Sep 2008 42,434 miles

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Sep 2008 42,434 miles

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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YR55 LVK 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 58.8%.

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 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 YR55 LVK, 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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YR55 LVK is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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