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ML05 FWJ

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

144,846 mi
Last recorded144,846 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 FWJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2019 144,846 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s/r bumper insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2018 132,996 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front and rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NS Shock Obsorber slight travel (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 132,996 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front and rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high OS & NS (4.1.2 (a))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle OS Rear Door (6.2.3 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NS Shock Obsorber slight travel (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 124,306 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr/osr/nsf/osf (3.5.1g)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 113,240 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 113,240 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 101,728 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 101,728 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 90,363 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 80,378 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 69,533 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 55,045 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 55,045 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 43,401 miles

N/S/F TYRE LOW TREAD ON INNER EDGE..

Fail 24 May 2010 43,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/F TYRE LOW TREAD ON INNER EDGE..

O/S/R TYRE HAS BAD PERISH CRACKS IN TREAD....NEEDS RENEWING IN THE NEAR FUTURE...

Pass 4 Jun 2009 33,913 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 33,913 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 24,385 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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ML05 FWJ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ML05 FWJ, 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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ML05 FWJ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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