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EN54 HWV

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

181,722 mi
Last recorded181,722 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 HWV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 181,722 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 170,819 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 160,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm- rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm- rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 148,928 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 148,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 139,145 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Feb 2020 131,206 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 123,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre's worn outer edges/central O/N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 117,224 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 117,224 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 105,593 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 93,453 miles

Both inner cv boots perished

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 93,453 miles

Both inner cv boots perished

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 80,660 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 72,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

minor coolant leak mid position under vehicle

Pass 14 Oct 2013 58,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 56,335 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 52,506 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 48,491 miles

Offside front brake disc inner face corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2010 44,066 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 38,196 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 29,969 miles

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)

middle row centre seat missing

offside outer middle row seat missing

offside rear inner taillight not working

Fail 9 Jan 2008 29,969 miles

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

middle row centre seat missing

offside outer middle row seat missing

offside rear inner taillight not working

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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EN54 HWV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EN54 HWV, 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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EN54 HWV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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