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WJ05 XWS

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

165,327 mi
Last recorded165,327 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 165,327 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 165,327 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 159,500 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 159,500 miles

Central Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 151,390 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight surface corrision to rear inner sills

Fail 31 May 2019 151,390 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight surface corrision to rear inner sills

Pass 25 May 2018 138,786 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 138,782 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2017 127,918 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 127,917 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 117,413 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 117,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 103,252 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 103,252 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 94,062 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 86,445 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 86,445 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2012 77,658 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 69,471 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 62,017 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 53,752 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 53,752 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 48,618 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 XWS is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 XWS, 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 WJ05 XWS registered?

WJ05 XWS is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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