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AJ05 HXL

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,205 mi
Last recorded172,205 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 HXL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 172,205 miles

Nearside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror glass damaged (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 172,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror glass damaged (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 167,675 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 5 Apr 2018 167,675 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 162,105 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 162,105 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 156,055 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 147,166 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 135,361 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 125,089 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 125,089 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 116,275 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2013 116,275 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2013 99,589 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 98,809 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 93,126 miles

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

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

obligatory mirror damaged.

Fail 25 Aug 2012 93,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

obligatory mirror damaged.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 87,085 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 73,485 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 56,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn on edges

nearside inner cv gaiter split

Fail 22 Feb 2010 56,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front tyres worn on edges

nearside inner cv gaiter split

Pass 24 Feb 2009 38,977 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 24,016 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 24,016 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

nearside rear tyre warn inside edge

offside trye out of shape

spare tyre warn

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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AJ05 HXL is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AJ05 HXL, 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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AJ05 HXL is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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