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KW55 XET

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

142,375 mi
Last recorded142,375 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 XET
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 142,375 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both inner sills corroded

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

Chassis/subframes corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 137,256 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 137,256 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 127,563 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 119,428 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 114,946 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 114,944 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 113,248 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

rear inner sills around suspension mountings corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2018 107,283 miles

brake pipe from o/s/r hose corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear inner sills around suspension mountings corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2017 101,620 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 96,055 miles

both front inner c.v boots perished and slight leak

n/s/r tyre 75% worn and perished

Fail 21 Sep 2016 96,013 miles

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

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

both front inner c.v boots perished and slight leak

n/s/r tyre 75% worn and perished

Pass 24 Sep 2015 90,539 miles

front tyres worn to excess

Pass 23 Sep 2014 85,443 miles

brake pipes from rear hoses corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2013 80,426 miles

brake pipes from rear hoses corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2012 75,089 miles

brake pipes from both rear hoses slightly corroded

front tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 23 Sep 2011 69,621 miles

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

inner front brake discs excessively corroded/worn

n/s/f inner cv.boot split

Pass 21 Sep 2010 64,707 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 58,449 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 58,449 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 50,905 miles

both front brake disc`s worn on inner edge

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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KW55 XET is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KW55 XET, 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 KW55 XET registered?

KW55 XET is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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