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KG05 GWJ

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,185 mi
Last recorded80,185 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 GWJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 80,185 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 74,969 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 70,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear vehicle has slight body damage

Offside Front winter tyre has been fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2016 70,632 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear vehicle has slight body damage

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front winter tyre has been fitted

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 65,706 miles

n/s/r light unit damaged

Fail 30 Jun 2015 65,706 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r light unit damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2014 61,511 miles

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

n/s/r light cluster is damaged

winter tyres fitted to rear only

Fail 1 Jul 2014 61,511 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r light cluster is damaged

winter tyres fitted to rear only

Pass 15 Jun 2013 56,888 miles

damage to nearside rear of vehicle

rear exhaust has corroded

winter tyres have been fitted to nearside and offside rear of vehicle

Fail 15 Jun 2013 56,888 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

damage to nearside rear of vehicle

rear exhaust has corroded

winter tyres have been fitted to nearside and offside rear of vehicle

Pass 23 Jun 2012 51,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear light lens broken

Offside rear seat belt clasp cover missing

Fail 23 Jun 2012 51,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear light lens broken

Offside rear seat belt clasp cover missing

Pass 24 Jun 2011 45,631 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has damage to its outer wall

Pass 15 Apr 2010 39,604 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 33,661 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 26,001 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 25,975 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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KG05 GWJ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KG05 GWJ, 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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What year was KG05 GWJ registered?

KG05 GWJ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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