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HF54 MKV

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

78,408 mi
Last recorded78,408 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF54 MKV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2026 78,408 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front out riggers and both outer sills at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 77,941 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed disabled belt (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaust system surface corrosion

nearside and offside front and rear outer sills starting to corrode and damaged

nearside and offside front chassis and outriggers starting to corrode

reverse lights not working

undertray fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2024 77,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and badly perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed disabled belt (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaust system surface corrosion

nearside and offside front and rear outer sills starting to corrode and damaged

nearside and offside front chassis and outriggers starting to corrode

reverse lights not working

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2023 76,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

nearside and offside front chassis outriggers starting to corrode

nearside and offside outer sills damaged

reverse lights not working

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2022 76,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside outer sills damaged

offside front chassis starting to corrode

reverse lights not working

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2021 76,559 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front chassis starting to corrode

nearside and offside outer sills damaged

reverse lights not working

Pass 19 Oct 2020 76,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front chassis starting to corrode

offside outer sill damaged

reverse lights not working

wiper blades worn

Pass 8 Oct 2019 76,107 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

nearside and offside front chassis starting to corrode

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2018 75,890 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

nearside and offside front chassis starting to corrode

offside outer sill damaged

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2017 75,780 miles

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

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

exhaust system surface corrosion

front chassis starting to corrode

nearside rear outer sill starting to corrode

nearside rear secondary side light not working

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside outer sill damaged

rear seatbelt webbing starting to wear

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 74,723 miles

exhaust system surface corrosion

front chassis starting to corrode

nearside rear outer sill starting to corrode

nearside rear secondary side light not working

offside front outer sill damaged

Fail 13 Sep 2016 74,723 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing centre (5.2.2a)

exhaust system surface corrosion

front chassis starting to corrode

nearside rear outer sill starting to corrode

nearside rear secondary side light not working

offside front outer sill damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2015 73,586 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 73,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 71,431 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 71,420 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 66,997 miles

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear offside and nearside tyres deterioating

Pass 4 Feb 2013 62,586 miles

Rear seats have been modified to allow wheelchair access

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar D bushes

Small oil leak from engine

Fail 1 Dec 2011 57,978 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 57,978 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 54,044 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 54,044 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 49,338 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 44,377 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 33,175 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn 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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HF54 MKV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HF54 MKV, 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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HF54 MKV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 January 2005.

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