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SW05 DJU

2005 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

180,580 mi
Last recorded180,580 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 DJU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 180,580 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 154,408 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 128,883 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 112,114 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 112,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 96,037 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 77,831 miles

rear shockers are slightly corroded

rear suspension arms are slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2015 77,045 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 77,037 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 67,690 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 67,556 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 59,341 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 59,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 51,405 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 43,194 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 34,027 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 23,028 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 14,895 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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SW05 DJU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SW05 DJU, 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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What year was SW05 DJU registered?

SW05 DJU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is SW05 DJU safe to buy?

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