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ET54 WDL

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

205,760 mi
Last recorded205,760 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 WDL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 205,760 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

REAR SEATS REMOVED PRIOR TO THE TEST

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 199,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension top mount has slight play

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Inner and outer body skills have advanced corrossion

Fail 9 Feb 2021 199,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension top mount has slight play

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Anti roll bar bushes have advanced wear

Rear Inner and outer body skills have advanced corrossion

Pass 3 Feb 2020 196,982 miles

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

Rear anti rollbar bushes have advanced wear

Pass 11 Feb 2019 189,068 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 184,701 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 184,476 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 172,714 miles

Advanced wear in both front top suspension mountings

Nail / screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2016 156,829 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 156,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 139,079 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 124,954 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 124,954 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 112,078 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 112,078 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 101,134 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 88,877 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Feb 2010 76,200 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 60,738 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 45,727 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 45,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear 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 WDL is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ET54 WDL, 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 WDL is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 February 2005.

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