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BD05 BWK

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

164,656 mi
Last recorded164,656 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 BWK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 164,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front and rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside front top suspension mount worn

Pass 9 Aug 2021 156,601 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

nearside front top suspension mount worn

nearside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

nearside rear inner sill surface rust

Fail 6 Aug 2021 156,569 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

nearside front top suspension mount worn

nearside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

surface rust nearside rear sill

Fail 29 Jul 2021 156,525 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement offside rear caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

nearside front top suspension mount worn

rear discs rust

surface rust nearside rear sill

Pass 11 Aug 2020 143,241 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

brake discs rust

front top suspension mounts worn

nearside front tyre 2mm edges

nearside rear tyre perished , below 1.6mm inner edge and uneven tread (recommend replace now)

offside rear tyre devoid of tread inner edge (recommend replace now)

Pass 20 May 2019 133,177 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

front brake discs rust

front top mounts worn

front tyres 2mm inner edge

nearside rear tyre perished and below 1.6mm inner edge

rear shockers rust

Pass 3 May 2018 120,266 miles

brake discs rust

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front top mounts worn

nearside rear tyre 1.6mm inner edge

rear shockers rust

Pass 22 May 2017 111,770 miles

corrosion on brake discs front+rear

slight inbalance on front brakes

spare tyre badly splitting (not safe to use)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 108,571 miles

All 4 brake discs have corrosion

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Clicking noise heard from cv gaitor on osf on lock when turning wheel

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine under tray fitted and loose at rear mounting bolts (broken)

exhaust back box corrosion

Fail 9 Jun 2016 108,571 miles

All 4 brake discs have corrosion

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Clicking noise heard from cv gaitor on osf on lock when turning wheel

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine under tray fitted and loose at rear mounting bolts (broken)

exhaust back box corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2015 100,488 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s headlamp bottom bracket broken

Pass 23 Jun 2014 84,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2013 72,610 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 72,610 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 69,127 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 65,710 miles

both inner cv boots split.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 57,414 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 57,381 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 46,225 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 35,607 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 22,820 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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BD05 BWK is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD05 BWK, 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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BD05 BWK is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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