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YR55 UHX

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

164,437 mi
Last recorded164,437 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 UHX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 164,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge , budget 215 55 16 97 W (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf and osr close to bald inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

creak front suspension top mountings when weight of vevicle

Fail 28 Aug 2020 164,084 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge , budget 215 55 16 97 W (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf and osr close to bald inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

creak front suspension top mountings when weight of vevicle

Pass 19 Sep 2019 157,509 miles

Spare tyre defective spare tyre is flat ()

Fail 19 Sep 2019 157,509 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Spare tyre defective spare tyre is flat ()

Pass 19 Sep 2018 145,541 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 145,539 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 135,359 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 124,445 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 113,861 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 113,861 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 104,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 92,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 29 Aug 2013 92,678 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 5 Sep 2012 79,856 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front shock absorbers top mounts worn

front suspension arms rear bushes detioriated

Pass 20 Sep 2011 68,321 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 52,430 miles

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

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

offside inner cv boot split

Fail 27 Jul 2010 52,430 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear and nearside front sidewalls worn

offside inner cv boot split

Pass 20 Jul 2009 40,246 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre sidewall scrubbed

Pass 19 Aug 2008 29,954 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 UHX is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UHX, 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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What year was YR55 UHX registered?

YR55 UHX is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for YR55 UHX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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