MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,700 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Auxiliary belt half missing
Hand brake return spring broken
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Auxiliary belt half missing
Hand brake return spring broken
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Both front brake hoses cracking.
Both rear shock absorbers damp.
Fan belt slack.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front inner drive shaft boot has pin hole.
Nearside front wheel bearing noisy.
Noise from both front drive shafts.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both front brake hoses cracking.
Both rear shock absorbers damp.
Fan belt slack.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front inner drive shaft boot has pin hole.
Nearside front wheel bearing noisy.
Noise from both front drive shafts.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted
Nearside Front ABS wire rubbing on brake hose during steering lock to lock check. but not worn through on abs or brake hose
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front ABS wire rubbing on brake hose during steering lock to lock check. but not worn through on abs or brake hose
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Steering system slightly rough lock to lock check (2.2.D.1)
oil leak
rear seats missing at time of test
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement parking brake cable lever (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted
Nearside Front ABS wire rubbing on brake hose during steering lock to lock check. but not worn through on abs or brake hose
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front ABS wire rubbing on brake hose during steering lock to lock check. but not worn through on abs or brake hose
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Steering system slightly rough lock to lock check (2.2.D.1)
oil leak
rear seats missing at time of test
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Inner C.V boot deteriated but not leaking grease
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Heat shield loose at rear of vehicle
Inner C.V boot deteriated but not leaking grease
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre worn on inner
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre worn on inner
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside 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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
both rear of the rear seats not fitted at time of test
center middle seat has a child seat fitted to seatbelt
n/s center seat not fitted at time of test
n/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside 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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
both rear of the rear seats not fitted at time of test
center middle seat has a child seat fitted to seatbelt
n/s center seat not fitted at time of test
n/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge
child seat fitted to middle row center seatbelt
n/s middle row seat removed at time of test
o/s/r tyre has a slight cut to the tread
o/s/r tyre wearing and worn on the inner edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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MW55 VVG is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 MW55 VVG, 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 VVG is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 December 2005.
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