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FP05 KWM

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

169,074 mi
Last recorded169,074 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 KWM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2024 169,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn close, tread 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Spare tyre defective Below 1.6mm. ()

Pass 3 Nov 2023 159,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle receiver cover is missing.

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 159,991 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle receiver cover is missing.

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 152,718 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroding slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting / de-bonding slightly within material (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mid-rear section of front to rear brake pipe corroding at a number of points along pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Central row seat belt buckle damaged slightly (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc lipped / corroding on Shoulders and inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting / de-bonding slightly within material (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Dusting of oil present down rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Central seat on middle row ()

coolant pipes (front to rear) have a light dusting of coolant around rubber flexi pipes

Fail 24 Oct 2022 152,716 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Corroding under chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant level low in reservoir

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroding slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting / de-bonding slightly within material (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mid-rear section of front to rear brake pipe corroding at a number of points along pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Central row seat belt buckle damaged slightly (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc lipped / corroding on Shoulders and inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting / de-bonding slightly within material (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Dusting of oil present down rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Central seat on middle row ()

coolant pipes (front to rear) have a light dusting of coolant around rubber flexi pipes

Pass 29 Oct 2021 145,112 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Central seat ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroding slightly at a number of points (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged central seat belt buckle plastic surround (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn slightly on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Light dusting of oil down rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant pipes (front to rear) have a light dusting of coolant around rubber flexi pipes

Fail 28 Oct 2021 145,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Central seat ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroding slightly at a number of points (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged central seat belt buckle plastic surround (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn slightly on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Light dusting of oil down rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant pipes (front to rear) have a light dusting of coolant around rubber flexi pipes

Pass 28 Oct 2020 139,604 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front arm rear bushes splitting / cracking slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

NS central seat belt buckle plastic slightly damaged not affecting operation

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroding slightly at a number of points (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive dusting of oil down rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant pipes (front to rear) have a light dusting of coolant around rubber flexi pipes

Fail 26 Oct 2020 139,600 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant level below minimum mark in reservoir

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front arm rear bushes splitting / cracking slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

NS central seat belt buckle plastic slightly damaged not affecting operation

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroding slightly at a number of points (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive dusting of oil down rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant pipes (front to rear) have a light dusting of coolant around rubber flexi pipes

Pass 29 Apr 2019 132,149 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear Brake Pipe (centre section) corroded slightly under floor pan. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking and de-bonding slightly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged slightly loose but unlikely to become detached ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt also seat belt buckle missing plastic shroud but unlikely to affect seatbelt operation. ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking and de-bonding slightly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil coating down the rear of the engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both Front to rear brake pipes go over/around fuel tank covering a portion of the pipes.

Fail 26 Apr 2019 132,146 miles

Emissions not tested Emissions not tested due to back box being completely corroded away from centre section and further leak at front of centre section. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe on caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe (centre section) corroded under floor pan. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak front to rear coolant pipes, one rubber hose slightly leaking at metal pipe joint. ()

Coolant warning lamp illumined

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear Brake Pipe (centre section) corroded slightly under floor pan. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking and de-bonding slightly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged slightly loose but unlikely to become detached ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt also seat belt buckle missing plastic shroud but unlikely to affect seatbelt operation. ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking and de-bonding slightly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil coating down the rear of the engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both Front to rear brake pipes go over/around fuel tank covering a portion of the pipes.

Pass 16 Apr 2018 127,318 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 127,318 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative unable to adjust headlight height (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 119,939 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

both rear tyres wearing inner edge but not to cords

Fail 5 May 2017 119,939 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing inner edge but not to cords

Pass 6 May 2016 111,237 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 103,041 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 10 Apr 2015 103,038 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Apr 2014 96,325 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 96,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 90,854 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 90,853 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2013 85,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

minor engine oil leak

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

Fail 4 May 2013 84,919 miles

Nearside Front 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

minor engine oil leak

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 65,781 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 65,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 51,297 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 51,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 28,797 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 22,572 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 13,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FP05 KWM is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 FP05 KWM, 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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FP05 KWM is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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