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GL05 WLJ

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,871 mi
Last recorded60,871 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 WLJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 60,871 miles

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

Central and rear exhaust box shows signs of corrossion

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 57,904 miles

Central and rear exhaust box show signs of corrossion

Pass 6 Aug 2018 55,441 miles

Exhaust box at middle and rear show signs of corrossion

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

Spare tyre missing

Fail 3 Aug 2018 55,441 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust box at middle and rear show signs of corrossion

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

Spare tyre missing

Pass 28 Jun 2017 50,530 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 43,236 miles

Exhaust box at rear shows signs of corrossion

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 43,233 miles

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

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

Exhaust box at rear shows signs of corrossion

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 37,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust box shows signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2014 32,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 29,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust box shows signs of corrossion

Pass 26 Jun 2012 26,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 26 Jun 2012 26,132 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Jun 2011 23,021 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 19,241 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 16,009 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 13,337 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 WLJ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WLJ, 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 WLJ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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