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WV05 BYL

2005 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,198 mi
Last recorded114,198 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 BYL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 114,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2021 117,198 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 28 May 2020 111,058 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 111,058 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective servo vacuum operation poor,brake pedal operation hard (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine oil level low

reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 4 Jun 2019 103,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2019 103,887 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MID PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 95,785 miles

Offside Front brake hose slightly perished

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2017 87,968 miles

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

offside front tyre tread depth wearing low,2.5mm

offside rear lamp unit outer lens cracked

Fail 7 Jun 2017 87,728 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn bald (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

offside front tyre tread depth wearing low,2.5mm

offside rear lamp unit outer lens cracked

Pass 4 May 2016 78,827 miles

Offside Rear lamp housing lens cracked

Fail 29 Apr 2016 78,798 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn drive shaft (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear lamp housing lens cracked

Pass 1 May 2015 71,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 62,353 miles

o/s/r light lens cracked.

Pass 22 May 2013 60,233 miles

rear washer weak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake pads worn close to warning wires

o/s/r light lens cracked and repaired with tape

Pass 25 May 2012 57,629 miles

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

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

o/s & n/s rearmost seats not fitted.

Pass 12 May 2011 54,973 miles

n/s/f fog light surround missing.

o/s & n/s rear most seats not fitted.

rear wiper worn.

Fail 10 May 2011 54,928 miles

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

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

n/s/f fog light surround missing.

o/s & n/s rear most seats not fitted.

rear wiper worn.

Pass 26 May 2010 51,738 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade worn,smeary and judders

Fail 26 May 2010 51,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear wiper blade worn,smeary and judders

Pass 20 Feb 2009 41,804 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S STEERING RACK ARM

Fail 20 Feb 2009 41,804 miles

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S STEERING RACK ARM

Pass 28 Feb 2008 31,050 miles

Offside Rear 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 BYL is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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