2005 Ford Galaxy 1.9L Diesel · KM05 ETE
2005 Ford Galaxy (1.9L, diesel). First registered 18 May 2005. Recorded mileage 130,363 miles. MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD GALAXY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,363 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KM05 ETE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2026
- 130,363 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KM05 ETE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Galaxy (KM05 ETE) between April 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
KM05 ETE Mileage History
- 16/04/2024121,219 mi
- 16/04/2024121,219 mi
- 11/04/2025125,440 mi+4,221 mi
- 17/04/2025125,558 mi+118 mi
- 30/10/2026130,363 mi+4,805 mi
Average of roughly 3,603 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Galaxy Mk1 (VX62)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Windscreen Wiper Linkage Mechanism SeizureModerate
The windscreen wiper linkage mechanism is positioned directly beneath the plastic scuttle tray where rainwater and road grime drain. Over years of British wet weather, water penetrates past the dried rubber spindle seals, corroding the steel pivot shafts inside the cast aluminium housing. The pivots gradually bind and seize solid, straining the wiper linkage and burning out the electric wiper motor or snapping the drive linkage arms.
- Door Gaiter Wiring Loom Fatigue and Electrical ShortModerate
The electrical wiring harnesses linking the vehicle cabin to the front and rear doors pass through ribbed rubber gaiter bellows in the door jambs. Due to repeated door opening cycles and brittle factory wire insulation, the copper conductors fatigue, snap, and short against each other. This results in erratic central locking behavior, failure of power windows, inoperative door speakers, or unexpected battery drain overnight.
- 1.9 TDI Pumpe-Düse Camshaft Lobe and Hydraulic Lifter WearSerious
On 2000–2006 Mk1 Galaxy models fitted with Volkswagen 1.9-litre Pumpe-Düse (PD) turbo diesel engines, each fuel injector is actuated directly by a high-pressure camshaft lobe. If previous owners neglected oil changes or used standard mineral/semi-synthetic oil failing the strict VW 505.01 specification, the intense contact pressure wears down the camshaft lobes and punches through the hydraulic lifters, causing severe misfiring, loss of power, and loud metallic thumping in the airbox.
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