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FM05 HJG

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

197,290 mi
Last recorded197,290 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 HJG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 197,290 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 192,131 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 186,851 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all rear seats removed

Fail 21 Apr 2015 186,828 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

all rear seats have been removed

brake pad warning light on

front brake pads low

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Apr 2014 178,951 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 162,695 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 162,695 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 145,665 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 124,276 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 102,296 miles

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Mar 2010 102,296 miles

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Mar 2009 79,228 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 58,425 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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FM05 HJG is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FM05 HJG, 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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What year was FM05 HJG registered?

FM05 HJG is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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