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WM54 SJX

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

149,892 mi
Last recorded149,892 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM54 SJX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 149,892 miles

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

brake pad wear light on dash

slight play o/s/f top suspension mounting

temporary fuel cap fitted but provides adequate seal

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Fail 11 Jul 2022 149,892 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

brake pad wear light on dash

slight play o/s/f top suspension mounting

temporary fuel cap fitted but provides adequate seal

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 18 May 2021 148,410 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2021 148,410 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 143,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just under 3mm - 215/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm inner edge - 215/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 133,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth = 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth < 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 133,545 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth = 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth < 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 126,201 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 126,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 116,183 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 116,183 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 105,209 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

rear most seats removed at time of test

Pass 23 Jul 2015 105,209 miles

exhaust system corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

rear most seats removed at time of test

Pass 30 Jul 2014 95,522 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 90,843 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 79,688 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)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 79,685 miles

Nearside Outer 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 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 9 Jan 2012 68,732 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 57,734 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 57,734 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 47,575 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 37,063 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 27,501 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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WM54 SJX 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 65.2%.

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 WM54 SJX, 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 WM54 SJX registered?

WM54 SJX is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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