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MW55 VVG

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

192,700 mi
Last recorded192,700 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 192,700 miles

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))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 192,618 miles

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))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 182,455 miles

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)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 182,455 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 168,503 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 168,503 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 154,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner C.V boot deteriated but not leaking grease

Fail 8 Jul 2015 154,461 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 138,703 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 138,703 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 119,681 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 119,677 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 109,294 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 98,921 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 98,861 miles
Pass 25 May 2009 91,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 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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