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DA54 HDL

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

254,830 mi
Last recorded254,830 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 HDL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 254,830 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 254,830 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2020 244,381 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 232,292 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 222,016 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 204,367 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 204,367 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2016 186,740 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

front wiper blades poor

Fail 5 May 2016 186,740 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

front wiper blades poor

Pass 13 May 2015 173,658 miles

oil leaks

Fail 1 May 2015 173,337 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 1 May 2014 155,740 miles

exhaust very rusty and weak

Fail 1 May 2014 155,739 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust very rusty and weak

Pass 10 May 2013 142,758 miles

both front brake hoses rubbing

exhaust rusty

front brake disc very rusty and worn badly

nearside rear brake binding on

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 10 May 2013 142,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake hoses rubbing

exhaust rusty

front brake disc very rusty and worn badly

nearside rear brake binding on

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 14 May 2012 133,398 miles

both front brake discs worn & rusted

Fail 14 May 2012 133,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front brake discs worn & rusted

Pass 12 Apr 2011 119,236 miles

offside mirror cracked badly

Fail 12 Apr 2011 119,236 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside mirror cracked badly

Pass 11 May 2010 111,127 miles

front brake discs worn badly

Pass 3 Feb 2009 98,120 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 98,115 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 84,763 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 84,758 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

steering noisey on full lock

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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DA54 HDL is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DA54 HDL, 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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DA54 HDL is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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