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WL55 WMC

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,470 mi
Last recorded136,470 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 WMC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 136,470 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 131,917 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flixe pipe damaged

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 128,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 123,925 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner thread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

slight movement in both nearside and offside front shock absorber top mounts

slight movement in the steering system joints

Pass 7 Aug 2020 121,796 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 120,599 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 17 Aug 2018 117,521 miles

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

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

play in both inner steering arms

Fail 17 Aug 2018 117,519 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

play in both inner steering arms

Pass 24 Jul 2017 114,949 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 114,949 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre out of shape on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2016 110,803 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 108,524 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)

Pass 7 May 2014 94,697 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 89,408 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 89,408 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 87,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WL55 WMC is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WL55 WMC, 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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WL55 WMC is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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