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WJ05 GKD

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

211,518 mi
Last recorded211,518 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 GKD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 211,518 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both outer sils slightly damaged/corroded

osr bumper slightly insecure

Fail 30 Apr 2024 211,476 miles

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both outer sils slightly damaged/corroded

osr bumper slightly insecure

Pass 16 May 2023 201,287 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2023 201,244 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight lift @ both top strut mounts

Pass 11 Apr 2022 191,413 miles

N/S RACK GAITER PERISHED SPLITTING

N/S/F C/V BOOT LEAKING

O//S/F TYRE EDGE WEAR

TOP MOUNTS LIFT CLOSE TO LIMIT

Fail 11 Apr 2022 191,372 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

N/S RACK GAITER PERISHED SPLITTING

N/S/F C/V BOOT LEAKING

O//S/F TYRE EDGE WEAR

TOP MOUNTS LIFT CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 22 Apr 2021 178,671 miles

N/s & 0/s top mounts worn

N/s&o/s lower ball joint gaiters perished

O/s/r & n/s/f tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Aug 2020 176,976 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

slight corrosion @ osf inner sil

Pass 21 May 2019 165,590 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 165,587 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 150,702 miles

inner edge wear front tyres

n/s/f anti roll bar link rod ball joint dust cover split

n/s/r tyre inner and outter edge wear

Pass 15 May 2017 132,769 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2017 132,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 103,611 miles

slight blowing on exhaust rear section

slight lift in both front strut mounts

Pass 25 Apr 2016 103,420 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 103,415 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)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 92,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 92,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 76,581 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 69,677 miles

power steering belt tensioner weak

rear shock absorber shrouds starting to corrode

surface corrosion front and rear discs

Pass 10 Sep 2013 68,016 miles

slight lift in front mounts

Pass 12 Oct 2012 61,041 miles

slight lift in front mounts

both front tyres low

Pass 23 Sep 2011 52,155 miles

child seat fitted to n/s rear seat

o/s rear seat not fitted

slight lift in o/s front shock mount

Pass 15 Oct 2010 43,820 miles

child seat fitted to n/s rear seat

o/s and n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge's

slight lift on o/s front shock top mount

Pass 7 Oct 2009 34,920 miles

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

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

not all seats fitted at time of test

unable to check nsr seat as child seat fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2008 23,181 miles

child seat fitted at time of test on n/s

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 GKD is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GKD, 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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WJ05 GKD is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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