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KW05 LVT

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

167,540 mi
Last recorded167,540 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 LVT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 167,540 miles

N/S/F has steel wheel fitted at time of test where as the other wheels are alloys

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear outer sill/wheel arch joint (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar end rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

n/s sill has welding repairs at front covered using underseal

Fail 17 Aug 2019 167,515 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front outer sill/inner sill/chassis outrigger area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F has steel wheel fitted at time of test where as the other wheels are alloys

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear outer sill/wheel arch joint (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar end rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 158,760 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front outer sill has hole but not within prescribed area

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 158,246 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front outer sill has hole but not within prescribed area

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 145,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2017 145,735 miles

Emissions not tested No oil on dipstick (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2016 132,017 miles

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened slightly frayed (5.2.2a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test last row ()

Fail 15 Jul 2016 132,012 miles

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

Emissions not tested No oil on dipstick (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened slightly frayed (5.2.2a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test last row ()

Pass 23 Jul 2015 119,734 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 119,654 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 106,127 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2013 99,186 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 95,883 miles

rear wheel arches corroding

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

os rear wheel arch liner cracked

rearmost row of seats not fitted at time of inspection

Pass 16 Jul 2011 88,588 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 88,588 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 80,308 miles

Both rear seats not fitted for test

Front inner cv boots deterioated

Pass 13 Jul 2009 71,664 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 71,664 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 62,285 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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KW05 LVT is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KW05 LVT, 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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KW05 LVT is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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