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WV05 YWJ

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

187,739 mi
Last recorded187,739 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 187,739 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 187,739 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2017 179,580 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 179,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 174,434 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 55,139 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 157,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats x3 fitted to rear.

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 157,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats x3 fitted to rear.

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 135,390 miles

Offside rear brake slight bind.

Fail 25 Mar 2014 135,382 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake slight bind.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 115,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight play in offside and nearside top strut mounts.

Fail 12 Mar 2013 115,467 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight play in offside and nearside top strut mounts.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 18,536 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Hand operated control valve lever inoperable from the driving position (3.2.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 86,654 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 86,654 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2010 79,115 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 79,115 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 66,121 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 66,121 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 50,713 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 YWJ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 YWJ, 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 YWJ registered?

WV05 YWJ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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