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YR55 OXL

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,431 mi
Last recorded120,431 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 120,431 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 120,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded across radius arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across radius arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 110,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit serious inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front fog light lens broken

Fail 1 Dec 2016 110,983 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light lense (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit serious inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front fog light lens broken

Pass 3 Jun 2015 93,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2014 73,410 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 70,164 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 70,164 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 66,772 miles

o/s/f sill slightly damaged

n/s/f sill slightly damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2012 66,772 miles

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f sill slightly damaged

o/s/f sill slightly damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2011 62,505 miles

offside and nearside inner drive shaft boots are split

tray fitted under engine area restricting view of testable items

Pass 17 Nov 2010 49,800 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyre treads are worn low on the inside edges

offside and nearside rear tyre treads are worn low on the inside edges

tray fitted under engine area restricting view of testable items

Pass 24 Nov 2009 36,870 miles

cover under engine area restricts view of some testable items

Fail 23 Nov 2009 36,811 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

cover under engine area restricts view of some testable items

nearside front tyre edges worn very low

nearside rear tyre outer wall worn and edges are worn

Pass 28 Aug 2008 24,203 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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YR55 OXL is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OXL, 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 OXL is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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