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WP05 VXS

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

263,945 mi
Last recorded263,945 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 VXS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 263,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 263,945 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 252,779 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 252,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut not deep (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 248,200 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2014 236,094 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 236,094 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 200,014 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 164,741 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 127,536 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 127,477 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 121,325 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 121,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 99,166 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 99,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 76,372 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 61,357 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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WP05 VXS is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WP05 VXS, 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 WP05 VXS registered?

WP05 VXS is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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