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ET54 WDO

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,594 mi
Last recorded116,594 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2023 116,594 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

corrosion on underside of vehicle

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2023 111,900 miles

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Jan 2022 106,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion on vehicle

Fail 11 Jan 2022 106,422 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear due to broken lense (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

general corrosion on vehicle

Pass 10 Feb 2021 103,606 miles

general corrosion on vehicle

o/s/r tyre tread 2mm and worn on edges

Fail 22 Dec 2020 103,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s/r tyre tread 2mm and worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2019 99,590 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion on underside of vehicle

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm on inner edge

sills damaged

Fail 19 Dec 2019 99,589 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion on underside of vehicle

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm on inner edge

sills damaged

Pass 24 Dec 2018 93,149 miles

corrosion on underside of vehicle

n/s and o/s outer sills damaged

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2018 93,083 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on underside of vehicle

n/s and o/s outer sills damaged

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2017 84,352 miles

exhaust sheild corroded and loose

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre perished and worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Nov 2016 78,388 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre worn on edges and perished

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r outer sill damaged

Fail 17 Nov 2016 78,379 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre worn on edges and perished

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r outer sill damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2015 74,114 miles

corrosion started on exhaust

front suspension arms bushes started to perish

n/s and o/s outer sills damaged

n/s/r tyre perished

slight corrosion on rear inner sills

Pass 18 Dec 2014 69,118 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 18 Dec 2014 69,118 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Nov 2013 59,818 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 59,752 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 48,678 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 48,678 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 40,133 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 40,133 miles

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

several metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 6 Sep 2010 32,621 miles

offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 6 Sep 2010 32,621 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake discs corroded

offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 2 Sep 2009 25,790 miles

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2008 20,788 miles

front brake discs becoming

possible roughness in front wheelbearings

Pass 11 Sep 2007 15,395 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 15,395 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

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 WDO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver 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 ET54 WDO, 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 WDO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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