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WU05 OSA

2005 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

124,364 mi
Last recorded124,364 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 OSA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 124,364 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 124,364 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 117,402 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 117,399 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 113,760 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 113,756 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 112,458 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 112,458 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 109,172 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 104,654 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 104,654 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 100,576 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 100,576 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 96,751 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 96,749 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Unable to test emissions due to backbox not being attached to system.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 88,605 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 77,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 77,756 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 67,084 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 55,948 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn out on inner edge + o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2009 55,948 miles

n/s/f tyre worn out on inner edge + o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2008 45,292 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 45,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 44,117 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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WU05 OSA is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 WU05 OSA, 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 WU05 OSA registered?

WU05 OSA is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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