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PV55 FWO

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

143,451 mi
Last recorded143,451 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV55 FWO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 143,451 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 143,451 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 130,831 miles

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 130,827 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 130,707 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2016 121,003 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 120,997 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 110,410 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 110,410 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 101,676 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 101,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 92,825 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 92,819 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 84,455 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 84,455 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 72,735 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 72,735 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 65,082 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 65,082 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 55,190 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 55,190 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

nsf abs wire slightly rubbing on brake hose engine under tray not fully secured

Pass 15 Dec 2008 46,518 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 46,518 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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PV55 FWO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 PV55 FWO, 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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PV55 FWO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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