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FL05 HCA

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,311 mi
Last recorded172,311 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 HCA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 172,311 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 169,701 miles

Front Top shock mounts noisy on turning

Clutch faulty - Pulls car forwards or backwards with foot on clutch

Fail 8 Dec 2023 169,663 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle NS 322 - OS 216 = 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen all (3.5 (a))

Front Top shock mounts noisy on turning

Clutch faulty - Pulls car forwards or backwards with foot on clutch

Pass 7 Dec 2022 167,276 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 167,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 164,746 miles

Central row central belt (stowed in roof lining) covered in black mould potential health hazard

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN OUTER EDGE

Nearside Front Top shock absorber bush or bearing has wear or free play

Offside Front Top shock absorber bush or bearing has wear or free play

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Fail 8 Dec 2021 164,706 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central row central belt (stowed in roof lining) covered in black mould potential health hazard

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN OUTER EDGE

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Pass 27 Nov 2020 167,012 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 160,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 155,213 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Fail 18 Nov 2019 155,212 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 22 Nov 2018 148,623 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 148,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 143,557 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 136,337 miles

Coolant leak back of engine area ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 127,933 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 127,932 miles

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 118,709 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 108,770 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 99,138 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 99,138 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 89,253 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 89,253 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 78,639 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 67,045 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 54,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 39,947 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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FL05 HCA is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue 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 FL05 HCA, 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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FL05 HCA is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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