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WV05 XJY

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

351,971 mi
Last recorded351,971 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 351,971 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 353,590 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear lenze broken

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear parking brake caliper spring missing

Pass 28 May 2015 344,853 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

steel rim fitted to nearside rear but same tyre fitted

Fail 7 May 2015 344,498 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside rear as steel rim fitted but corret size tyre fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2014 341,999 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 336,377 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 336,377 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 335,276 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 309,169 miles

o/side rear wheel arch linner rubbing on inner tyre wall

Pass 16 Jul 2010 275,836 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

n/s/f inner c.v boot split

Pass 26 Mar 2009 241,197 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 196,390 miles

O/S/F Drop Link boot split

Pass 8 Mar 2007 127,368 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 52,439 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 52,428 miles

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

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 XJY is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XJY, 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 XJY registered?

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

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