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SM05 JWC

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,300 mi
Last recorded137,300 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 JWC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 137,300 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

vehicle underbody corroded, rear brake pipes covered in underseal

Fail 26 Jun 2019 137,300 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

vehicle underbody corroded, rear brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 18 May 2018 133,849 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 133,844 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 May 2017 129,669 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 129,667 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 13 May 2016 126,860 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 20 May 2015 121,886 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)

front brake caliper brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 116,550 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 May 2013 110,170 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 17 May 2012 96,021 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 81,442 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2010 68,237 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 57,045 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 40,451 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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SM05 JWC is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM05 JWC, 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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SM05 JWC is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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