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SD55 WZH

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

143,112 mi
Last recorded143,112 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 WZH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 143,112 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 140,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

jacking points corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2019 135,015 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 135,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 127,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 127,971 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 120,636 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin holed (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 26 Sep 2017 120,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin holed (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 113,669 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front outer sill damaged and corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Oct 2016

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front outer sill damaged and corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 106,922 miles

nearside front road wheel has been repaired

Fail 7 Oct 2015 106,901 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer and centre box seam (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front road wheel has been repaired

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 98,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2014 98,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 89,757 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 81,443 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2012 81,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2011 68,868 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 68,868 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 57,196 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 57,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 52,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 43,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 43,974 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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SD55 WZH is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 SD55 WZH, 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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SD55 WZH is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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