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WJ05 FBN

2005 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

87,058 mi
Last recorded87,058 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 FBN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 87,058 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 87,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 86,050 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 86,050 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 84,842 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 84,838 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 79,637 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door mirror temp repair

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 78,741 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 76,525 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 73,860 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 73,859 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage rear bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure ABS wiring (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 59,306 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 59,306 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 45,169 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 44,548 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 43,398 miles

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

ns tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 1 Feb 2013 41,140 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 34,750 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 31,209 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 26,348 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 21,689 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 21,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 16,393 miles

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

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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WJ05 FBN is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WJ05 FBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ05 FBN registered?

WJ05 FBN is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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