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ET54 SWZ

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

198,398 mi
Last recorded198,398 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 SWZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2017 198,398 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres close to wear indicators.

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

Glow plug warning light on.

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 176,420 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2016 176,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 May 2015 158,415 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear silencer corroding.

Fail 6 May 2015 158,415 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear silencer corroding.

Fail 9 Jun 2014 147,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both inner and outer rear anti-roll bushes have play in them

both rear shockers getting weak

both rear tyres wearing lumpy on the inside edges

rear centre section off the exhaust corroding and has a slight blow around the hanger mounting,system still secure when inspected

Pass 9 Jun 2014 147,763 miles

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

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

both inner and outer rear anti-roll bushes have play in them

both rear shockers getting weak

both rear tyres wearing lumpy on the inside edges

rear centre section off the exhaust corroding and has a slight blow around the hanger mounting,system still secure when inspected

Pass 4 Jun 2013 132,527 miles

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

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

both rear shockers getting weak,not leaking fliud

Pass 14 Jun 2012 120,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres inside edges starting too go lumpy

Fail 14 Jun 2012 120,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres inside edges starting too go lumpy

Pass 8 Jun 2011 103,264 miles

rear shock absorbers are weak, not leaking and passed bounce test ok

Fail 8 Jun 2011 103,264 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

rear shock absorbers are weak, not leaking and passed bounce test ok

Pass 15 Jun 2010 85,423 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joint excessivly corroded

NS & OS front brake discs almost worn to excess

Fail 9 Jun 2010 85,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre to rear exhaust joint excessivly corroded

NS & OS front brake discs almost worn to excess

Pass 18 Jun 2009 65,459 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 46,192 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 46,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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ET54 SWZ 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 52.9%.

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 ET54 SWZ, 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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ET54 SWZ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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