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AY05 WLF

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,012 mi
Last recorded198,012 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 WLF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 198,012 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 188,970 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 179,649 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 177,956 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 177,447 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 139,294 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 139,294 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

brake pad warning light on

Pass 16 Feb 2012 127,754 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 127,754 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 117,612 miles

section of exhaust at rear heavily corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2011 117,612 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front inner drive shaft gaiter split

one bulb not working in o/s rear light

rear brake pads may be wearing thin

section of exhaust at rear heavily corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2010 98,377 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake pad warnig light on

rear exhaust heavily corroded

small section of rubber cut from sidewall n/s front tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2009 78,387 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 57,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 57,675 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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AY05 WLF is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue 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 AY05 WLF, 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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AY05 WLF is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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