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WJ05 XDA

2005 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,106 mi
Last recorded167,106 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 167,106 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 167,101 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 161,482 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 161,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 155,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 155,923 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 151,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 147,502 miles

Nearside sill heavilly under-sealed

Offside sill heavilly under-sealed

Pass 22 Mar 2021 144,537 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 142,277 miles

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

Front advise sighns corrosion at front sills

Pass 9 Apr 2019 134,810 miles

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

Front advise slight corrosion at brake servo and damp

Front both inner sills repaired undrersealed

Fail 5 Apr 2019 134,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Front advise slight corrosion at brake servo and damp

Front both inner sills repaired undrersealed

Pass 11 Apr 2018 127,206 miles

advise exh repaired

heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Apr 2017 119,761 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 114,196 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 114,004 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Bar end bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Bar end bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 105,621 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 105,619 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 96,025 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 96,023 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 85,196 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 85,196 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 79,958 miles

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

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

airbag light is on

Pass 11 Jan 2012 79,245 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 71,321 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 61,387 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 61,365 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 53,457 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 53,457 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 46,627 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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WJ05 XDA is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ05 XDA, 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 XDA is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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