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GJ05 XUW

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

108,955 mi
Last recorded108,955 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 XUW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 108,955 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front inner sill and out rigger excessively corroded and holed not within prescribed area

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule forward mounted (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame: attachment bracket / mounting corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front inner sill and out rigger excessively corroded and holed not within prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule forward mounted (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame: attachment bracket / mounting corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded

Rear parking brake cable return spring corroded/broken

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

multiple seats removed in 2nd and 3rd rows.

Pass 27 Oct 2020 107,587 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 107,585 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 106,199 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 106,199 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing wrong seat (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2018 104,984 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Apr 2018 104,984 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2017 103,220 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

only one rear seat fitted at time of MOT test

Fail 29 Mar 2017 103,220 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

only one rear seat fitted at time of MOT test

Pass 14 Apr 2016 101,308 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2016 101,307 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear section broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2015 99,933 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 97,824 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 1 Apr 2014 97,823 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2013 89,854 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 80,618 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

noise coming from power steering when operated under load

Fail 13 Apr 2012 80,617 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

noise coming from power steering when operated under load

Pass 6 Apr 2011 71,803 miles

Oil leak

power steering drive belt/pullys noisey

Fail 6 Apr 2011 71,803 miles

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Oil leak

power steering drive belt/pullys noisey

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2010 62,743 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 52,850 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 43,363 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 43,356 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine oil level low

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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GJ05 XUW is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GJ05 XUW, 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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GJ05 XUW is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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