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DW55 FOX

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,924 mi
Last recorded121,924 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW55 FOX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 121,924 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 119,503 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 114,966 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 110,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 105,205 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 101,435 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 97,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 91,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 88,799 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 88,799 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 84,035 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 75,985 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 75,926 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 69,185 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 69,185 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 61,105 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 53,915 miles

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

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Pass 30 Aug 2011 46,166 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 40,407 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 33,857 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 25,752 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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DW55 FOX 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 85.7%.

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 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 DW55 FOX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DW55 FOX registered?

DW55 FOX is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is DW55 FOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DW55 FOX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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