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WV05 XEK

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

118,848 mi
Last recorded118,848 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 118,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2020 118,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2019 114,099 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

vehicle underside corroded

wing mirrors taped

Fail 5 Feb 2019 114,055 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

vehicle underside corroded

wing mirrors taped

Pass 15 Feb 2018 109,377 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror secured with tape ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view secured with tape (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (2.4.A.3)

misting of oil under the car

Fail 8 Feb 2018 109,205 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror secured with tape ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view secured with tape (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (2.4.A.3)

misting of oil under the car

Pass 13 Feb 2017 103,685 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 103,685 miles

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 96,313 miles

BOTH MIRRORS SLIGHTLY INSECURE

Fail 2 Feb 2016 96,313 miles

BOTH MIRRORS SLIGHTLY INSECURE

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 86,462 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 76,273 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 76,273 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 63,588 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 63,588 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 52,781 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 49,319 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 43,932 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 43,932 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 35,931 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 35,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 27,865 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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WV05 XEK is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XEK, 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 WV05 XEK registered?

WV05 XEK is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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