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ET54 SHZ

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,715 mi
Last recorded154,715 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 SHZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2022 154,715 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure fell out during test (3.3 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability pinch bolt sheared off shock insecure (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 151,860 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side upper shocker top mounting slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both side inner sills are slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2019 151,857 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both side inner sills are slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2018 139,625 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 139,625 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2017 126,501 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 126,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 5 May 2016 117,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 May 2016 117,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 106,995 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 106,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 28 May 2014 96,988 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2014 96,987 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 87,171 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 May 2012 75,410 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 May 2012 75,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 May 2011 63,236 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf tyre sidewall cut

osr tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 16 May 2011 63,236 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf tyre sidewall cut

osr tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 24 May 2010 53,100 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 42,387 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)

Pass 23 May 2008 32,876 miles

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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ET54 SHZ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ET54 SHZ, 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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ET54 SHZ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 February 2005.

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