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SW05 MXT

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

174,571 mi
Last recorded174,571 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 MXT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 174,571 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 21 Sep 2018 174,559 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Glass shattered (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2017 156,127 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak various ()

handbrake return spring broken

Fail 30 Aug 2017 156,127 miles

Nearside Inner 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 Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak various ()

handbrake return spring broken

Pass 15 Sep 2016 140,209 miles

parking brake cable return spring broken.

Fail 15 Sep 2016 140,209 miles

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

parking brake cable return spring broken.

Pass 11 Sep 2015 128,553 miles

Handbrake cable return spring broken.

Fail 10 Sep 2015 128,553 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle & rear (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Handbrake cable return spring broken.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 118,705 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake return spring broken

Fail 19 Sep 2014 118,705 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake return spring broken

Pass 6 Sep 2013 104,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s wiper torn

slight insecurity at both h/brake cables

Fail 4 Sep 2013 104,840 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s wiper torn

slight insecurity at both h/brake cables

Pass 31 Aug 2012 95,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND WORN

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP INOP

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 95,082 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND WORN

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP INOP

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 81,887 miles

both front brake discs are heavily corroded & worn

o/s/f top strut bearing is noisy

slight damage to o/s/r seat belt catch

Fail 1 Sep 2011 81,887 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front brake discs are heavily corroded & worn

o/s/f top strut bearing is noisy

slight damage to o/s/r seat belt catch

Pass 1 Sep 2010 72,106 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2010 72,106 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 60,194 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 47,708 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 MXT is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SW05 MXT, 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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SW05 MXT is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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