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WD55 JFV

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,656 mi
Last recorded142,656 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 JFV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 142,656 miles

Offside Front mirror taped up

Outer sills corrosion but no holes

Fail 4 Jan 2019 142,656 miles

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

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front mirror taped up

Outer sills corrosion but no holes

Pass 4 Jan 2018 129,976 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 129,976 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 118,174 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 118,174 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 106,947 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 99,667 miles

Slight freeplay (Lift) Both front struts

Pass 8 Jan 2014 91,109 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 84,008 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 76,588 miles

Slight freeplay (Lift) Both front Struts

Pass 5 Jan 2011 68,422 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 68,419 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 61,225 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 61,173 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 52,944 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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WD55 JFV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 WD55 JFV, 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 WD55 JFV registered?

WD55 JFV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is WD55 JFV safe to buy?

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