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VX55 WPZ

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

180,832 mi
Last recorded180,832 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 WPZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 180,832 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 178,361 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 178,338 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S and O/S inner sill holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S and O/S rear subframe mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 178,197 miles

front out riggers starting to rust

Pass 15 Feb 2023 175,720 miles

rear exhaust rusting. .front cv boots deterioating

Pass 21 Feb 2022 172,889 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 170,263 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 167,322 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 163,533 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 160,082 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 154,804 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 147,522 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 147,518 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 140,799 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 136,237 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 130,062 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 121,123 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 111,601 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 106,411 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 89,628 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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VX55 WPZ 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 90%.

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 VX55 WPZ, 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 VX55 WPZ registered?

VX55 WPZ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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