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FH05 KOE

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,766 mi
Last recorded151,766 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 KOE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 151,766 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 3 Feb 2025 150,369 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2025 150,369 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underbody corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2024 149,388 miles

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

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

all under body covered in under sealer

both sills covered in black substance

general under body and outer body corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2024 149,372 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

general under body and outer body corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2023 147,388 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & nearside - Top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Underside / Suspension components slightly corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 143,115 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 143,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sil/jacking point and lower subframe mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding sticking/ sezied caliper (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 138,234 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 127,449 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 117,052 miles

both front brake pipes to calipers corroding

offside front sidelight bulb dim

under body corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2018 117,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front brake pipes to calipers corroding

offside front sidelight bulb dim

under body corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2017 108,103 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

front caliper brake pipes corroding

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Jun 2017 108,103 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

front caliper brake pipes corroding

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2016 96,772 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front top suspension mountings have lift

brake pipes corroding

Fail 11 Jul 2016 96,772 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front top suspension mountings have lift

brake pipes corroding

Pass 18 Jun 2015 83,401 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

rear brake discs worn & pads low

Pass 26 Jun 2014 73,111 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

nearside front caliper brake pipe corroding

Fail 18 Jun 2014 72,745 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

nearside front caliper brake pipe corroding

Pass 19 Jun 2013 62,882 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside mirror loose

Fail 30 May 2012 52,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise laser wheel alignment

brake pipes corroding

front brake discs worn

lift in offside front top suspension mounting

Pass 30 May 2012 52,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise laser wheel alignment

brake pipes corroding

front brake discs worn

lift in offside front top suspension mounting

Pass 27 May 2011 42,480 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 34,428 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 34,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 25,891 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 18,117 miles

front o/s tyre wearing on inside edge

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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FH05 KOE is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 FH05 KOE, 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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FH05 KOE is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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