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2005 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

201,295 mi
Last recorded201,295 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 URL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 201,295 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad light on

Fail 20 May 2021 201,292 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad light on

Pass 4 Aug 2020 192,450 miles

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

brake pad light on.

Fail 27 Jul 2020 192,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

brake pad light on.

Pass 9 Aug 2019 173,164 miles

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

Offside Front top mount play

brake pad light on

Fail 8 Aug 2019 173,163 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front top mount play

brake pad light on

Pass 6 Jul 2018 153,686 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Fail 20 Jun 2018 153,685 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

brake pad warning light on

Pass 9 Oct 2017 147,240 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 147,233 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 141,083 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 131,044 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 10,912 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front t back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 120,422 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 115,273 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 115,418 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 106,665 miles

both front tyres very close to legal limit

exhaust heavily corroded

rear discs heavily corroded and pitted

Pass 15 Nov 2012 95,634 miles

front wishbone bushes weak

nearside rear pads low

offside rear tyre heavily stepped on inner

Pass 28 Oct 2011 80,467 miles

both front wishbones rear bushes poor condition

offside rear tyre wearing stepped on inner edge

Fail 28 Oct 2011 80,467 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wishbones rear bushes poor condition

offside rear tyre wearing stepped on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2010 63,849 miles

both front tyres very close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre low on outer edge

no 3rd row seats fitted

rear discs worn and in poor condition

rear pads low

Pass 16 Oct 2009 49,785 miles

exhaust in very poor condition

nearside rear tyre sidewall in poor condition and wearing lumpy on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2008 34,984 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 URL is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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