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WR05 XWN

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,645 mi
Last recorded179,645 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 XWN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 179,645 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front sills damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 179,645 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill / rear axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front sills damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 172,577 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 172,576 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rigger (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rigger (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 162,668 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust cover loose and broken

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

Slight corrosion at: n/s front and rear inner and outer sill areas. and at o/s/f and rear inner and outer sill areas

off side rear sill area has filler

Fail 17 Jan 2017 162,651 miles

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

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

Both rear shock absorber dust cover loose and broken

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

Slight corrosion at: n/s front and rear inner and outer sill areas. and at o/s/f and rear inner and outer sill areas

off side rear sill area has filler

Pass 19 Jan 2016 151,843 miles

Nearside Front Strut top noisy when rotated

Nearside sill damaged in centre

Offside Front Strut top noisy when rotated

Offside outer sill at front damaged

Fail 19 Jan 2016 151,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush inner d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake lights stay on when position lamps are on (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush inner d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake lights stay on when position lamps are on (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Strut top noisy when rotated

Nearside sill damaged in centre

Offside Front Strut top noisy when rotated

Offside outer sill at front damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2015 143,129 miles

Noise from near side front strut top mount on lock but no excessive play found.

Fail 28 Jan 2015 143,109 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Noise from near side front strut top mount on lock but no excessive play found.

Pass 28 Jan 2014 129,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front top strut mounts hav slight play

rear rear seats hav been removed

Fail 28 Jan 2014 129,247 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front top strut mounts hav slight play

rear rear seats hav been removed

Pass 9 May 2013 127,248 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 118,972 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 105,052 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 92,640 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 79,542 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 79,542 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2008 60,527 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 60,527 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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WR05 XWN is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WR05 XWN, 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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WR05 XWN is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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