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DY05 SWO

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

214,318 mi
Last recorded214,318 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 SWO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 214,318 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))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 202,563 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 188,771 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 188,771 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 178,111 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis / inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 167,192 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded under-seal applied (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 156,101 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 141,126 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 141,126 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 125,092 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 125,092 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 115,734 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 115,734 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 May 2013 103,981 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 93,374 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 83,703 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 83,703 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 69,659 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 57,016 miles

front and rear discs showing wear

front anti roll bar drop links showing wear

Fail 30 Mar 2009 57,018 miles

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

front and rear discs showing wear

front anti roll bar drop links showing wear

Pass 25 Apr 2008 43,070 miles

all rear seat belt buckles outer cassings broken and missing

Fail 25 Apr 2008 43,069 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

all rear seat belt buckles outer cassings broken and missing

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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DY05 SWO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 DY05 SWO, 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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What year was DY05 SWO registered?

DY05 SWO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 April 2005.

Is DY05 SWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY05 SWO shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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