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GL05 WLH

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

167,993 mi
Last recorded167,993 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 WLH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 167,993 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF disc worn on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR and OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF and OSF (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NSR and OSR shocks damp (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS inner and outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 155,298 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

middle row of seats incorrectly fitted middle and nearside

Fail 27 Jun 2018 155,297 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

middle row of seats incorrectly fitted middle and nearside

Pass 6 Jun 2017 143,282 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 130,031 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 130,017 miles

Nearside Front 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 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 Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 122,129 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 114,741 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 114,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 101,950 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 101,950 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 8 Aug 2012 86,003 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 68,779 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 55,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 55,707 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 44,917 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 34,746 miles

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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GL05 WLH is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GL05 WLH, 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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GL05 WLH is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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