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WV05 BXM

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,170 mi
Last recorded155,170 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 BXM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 155,170 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 137,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 136,617 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 119,657 miles

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 23 Jan 2016 103,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 93,129 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 19 Jan 2015 93,115 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Jan 2014 84,370 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 84,365 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 77,038 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 70,440 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 70,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 63,346 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 55,998 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 55,998 miles

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

pad warning light on

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

grease/oil by offside front inner cv boot

rear silencer corroding on input side

Pass 19 Mar 2009 47,862 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 36,233 miles

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

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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WV05 BXM 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 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WV05 BXM, 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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WV05 BXM is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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