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WR55 XBP

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Lpg 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

133,586 mi
Last recorded133,586 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 XBP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 133,586 miles

Central exhaust silencer corroded & de-laminating

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play & roughness on turning. top mount/bearing. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed internal door release lever loose on fixture (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear of front lower arm bush slight play/deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front end of O/S/F outer sill small rust hole not significantly reduced strength but advise weld repair soon (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm + worn smooth inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light unit lightly damaged

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

Rear exhaust joint clamp missing from rear silencer

Rear exhaust silencer corroded & de-laminating

Rear liquid gas (lpg) supply hose perishing (cracks in rubber)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 3 Dec 2020 133,586 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount bearing/mount excess play & roughness on turns (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central exhaust silencer corroded & de-laminating

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play & roughness on turning. top mount/bearing. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed internal door release lever loose on fixture (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear of front lower arm bush slight play/deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front end of O/S/F outer sill small rust hole not significantly reduced strength but advise weld repair soon (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm + worn smooth inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light unit lightly damaged

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

Rear exhaust joint clamp missing from rear silencer

Rear exhaust silencer corroded & de-laminating

Rear liquid gas (lpg) supply hose perishing (cracks in rubber)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 31 Dec 2019 123,079 miles

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

Offside Front seat belt extended

Fail 23 Dec 2019 122,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp hazards (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front seat belt extended

Pass 14 Dec 2018 106,977 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake calliper parking brake lever not returning from on position

Fail 10 Dec 2018 106,970 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and middle mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake calliper parking brake lever not returning from on position

Pass 12 Dec 2017 96,685 miles

Front exhaust mount broke

Pass 16 Dec 2016 91,574 miles

Front Exhaust mountings corroded off

Rear Seats removed at time of test

Rear Tow ball removed at time of test

Fail 16 Dec 2016 91,574 miles

Front Exhaust mountings corroded off

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Seats removed at time of test

Rear Tow ball removed at time of test

Pass 15 Dec 2015 84,139 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 84,139 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 79,379 miles

Exhaust brackets at front of system corroded and centre bracket missing but system still adequately supported

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Dec 2014 79,379 miles

Exhaust brackets at front of system corroded and centre bracket missing but system still adequately supported

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Dec 2013 75,485 miles

Centre exhaust clamp broke

Front brake discs worn/rusty

Nearside & offside front top mounts

Nearside & offside rear tyres worn

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 31 Dec 2012 71,632 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 71,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 64,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 56,056 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 48,114 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 48,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 35,541 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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WR55 XBP is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WR55 XBP, 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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WR55 XBP is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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