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MW55 RUY

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,187 mi
Last recorded198,187 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 RUY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 198,187 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 194,546 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 194,542 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear join corroded and holed (7.1.2)

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

Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function both rear (2.7.2a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 169,533 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 153,338 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 153,337 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 134,636 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 111,027 miles

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

noisy front upper strut top mountings when steering turned lock to lock

unable to fully assess brake pipes due to greased

Pass 8 Dec 2010 87,991 miles

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 61,786 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 38,637 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 38,637 miles

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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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MW55 RUY is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MW55 RUY, 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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MW55 RUY is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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