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DV55 WYO

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

207,828 mi
Last recorded207,828 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 WYO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 207,828 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXI HOSE IS CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXI HOSE IS CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE IS WORN VERY CLOSE TO CORDS ON INNER EDGE (RECOMEND TO CHANGE A.S.A.P) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXI HOSE IS CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE IS WEARING THIN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXI HOSE IS COVERED IN UNDER BODY SEALANT (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 207,819 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNT HAS EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNT HAS EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXI HOSE IS CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXI HOSE IS CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE IS WORN VERY CLOSE TO CORDS ON INNER EDGE (RECOMEND TO CHANGE A.S.A.P) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXI HOSE IS CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE IS WEARING THIN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXI HOSE IS COVERED IN UNDER BODY SEALANT (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 204,744 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 204,576 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 197,946 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 187,289 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 187,286 miles

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 Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 174,789 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 174,620 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle. (6.1.2 (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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 165,277 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 153,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit lightly rubbing on other moving parts top mount. (2.4.D.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit lightly rubbing on other moving parts top mount. (2.4.D.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 141,935 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 141,568 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear folding seats not installed.

Pass 26 Feb 2016 130,281 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 130,281 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 May 2015 114,979 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2015 114,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 111,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, nearside rear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre exhaust silencer pipe work deteriorated

front wiper blades worn

nearside offside rear rear seats missing

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

Fail 2 May 2014 111,673 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, nearside rear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre exhaust silencer pipe work deteriorated

front wiper blades worn

nearside offside rear rear seats missing

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

Pass 2 May 2013 106,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

baby seat nearside rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt

centre exhaust silencer / pipe deteriorated

rear centre seat in wrong position

Fail 30 Apr 2013 106,699 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

baby seat nearside rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt

centre exhaust silencer / pipe deteriorated

rear centre seat in wrong position

Pass 17 Feb 2012 94,016 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2012 94,010 miles

Nearside 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 11 Feb 2011 75,278 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside inner cv boot split

Pass 11 Feb 2011 75,278 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside inner cv boot split

Fail 14 Jan 2010 54,066 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 54,066 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 36,162 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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DV55 WYO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DV55 WYO, 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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DV55 WYO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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