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CU05 ZWL

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

167,769 mi
Last recorded167,769 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 ZWL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 167,769 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Discs need replacement ASAP (3.7.B.5b)

Front Wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush in poor condition / advise replacement asap (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Bush in poor condition / advise replacement asap (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened In poor condition / advise replacement ASAP (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush in poor condition / advise replacement asap (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Bush in poor condition / advise replacement asap (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened In poor condition / advise replacement ASAP (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Discs need replacing asap (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated / advise replacement ASAP

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 167,723 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Discs need replacement ASAP (3.7.B.5b)

Front Wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush in poor condition / advise replacement asap (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Bush in poor condition / advise replacement asap (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened In poor condition / advise replacement ASAP (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush in poor condition / advise replacement asap (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Bush in poor condition / advise replacement asap (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened In poor condition / advise replacement ASAP (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Discs need replacing asap (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated / advise replacement ASAP

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 159,241 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slightly noisey (2.6.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails floorpan and inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 148,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing case. (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the treads.

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

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip worn.

engine covers and inner wheel arch covers fitted.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 137,982 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

brake wear indicator on

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 27 Mar 2015 137,982 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

brake wear indicator on

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 20 Feb 2014 125,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 125,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 112,219 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 99,101 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 85,314 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 85,314 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 68,549 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 68,549 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 52,136 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 37,930 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 37,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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CU05 ZWL is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CU05 ZWL, 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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CU05 ZWL is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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