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WV05 YWO

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,072 mi
Last recorded176,072 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 YWO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 176,072 miles

Both front top mounts slightly worn

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

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

Surface rust on underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Apr 2019 176,071 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both inner D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both outer D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Both front top mounts slightly worn

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

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

Surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Apr 2018 171,489 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 171,464 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 166,154 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit To excess (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear tyres slightly out of shape

Oil leak ()

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

Rear exhaust box rusting to excess

Pass 11 Apr 2016 160,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

rear brake discs rusty

seats missing

Fail 11 Apr 2016 160,446 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

rear brake discs rusty

seats missing

Pass 14 Apr 2015 154,640 miles

3 seats missing

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)

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

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

exhaust rusting

Fail 11 Apr 2015 154,640 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

3 seats missing

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)

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

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

exhaust rusting

Pass 10 Apr 2014 153,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hazard light swich stiking

Fail 10 Apr 2014 153,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hazard light swich stiking

Pass 20 Mar 2013 140,602 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front bumper trim louce

rear roll bar bushes worn

Pass 29 Mar 2012 126,547 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 126,547 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 105,410 miles

off side rear seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Apr 2011 105,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

off side rear seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Apr 2010 85,809 miles

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

not all seat belts tested as seat not fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2010 85,809 miles

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

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

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

not all seat belts tested as seat not fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2009 69,712 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine undertray fitted

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic inner sill covers fitted

play in both steering rack intermediate arms

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake linesw fully

Pass 25 Mar 2008 53,017 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on both edges

engine undertray fitted

front and rear brake discs wearing

nearside rear lamp unit damaged

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 YWO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YWO, 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 YWO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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