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HG55 ELW

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

135,076 mi
Last recorded135,076 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 ELW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 135,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 122,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 111,596 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front anti roll bar link boot split

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and cover corroded (5.3.2 (c))

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

middle section exhaust touching subframe

Fail 8 Oct 2018 111,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear brake disc corroded and poor condition

middle section exhaust touching subframe

o/s/f anti roll bar link boot split

o/s/f brake flexi pipe perished poor condition

o/s/r s/absorber cover corroded and top mounting poor condition

o/s/r tyre bold inner edge and 2mm

slight leak from n/s/r s/absorber

Pass 7 Oct 2017 99,459 miles

Front suspension strut top mountings worn/play

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Suspect the pads are on the limit. unable to accurately assess the pad depth (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Oct 2017 99,457 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front suspension strut top mountings worn/play

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Suspect the pads are on the limit. unable to accurately assess the pad depth (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 89,433 miles

Both rear inner side lamps not working

Exhaust rubbing rear sub-frame

Front suspension strut top mountings worn / play

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 89,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55x16w xl (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear inner side lamps not working

Exhaust rubbing rear sub-frame

Front suspension strut top mountings worn / play

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 79,175 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 79,175 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 70,084 miles

both rear tyre`s worn on edges 215/55/16 97w

exhaust hitting rear axle

Fail 23 Sep 2014 70,084 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

both rear tyre`s worn on edges 215/55/16 97w

exhaust hitting rear axle

Pass 2 Oct 2013 64,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

center to rear pipe started to hole

Fail 2 Oct 2013 64,992 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

center to rear pipe started to hole

Pass 24 Sep 2012 60,838 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 55,874 miles

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

ns rear tyre has small cut under 25mm

Fail 3 Oct 2011 55,739 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

ns rear tyre has small cut under 25mm

Pass 23 Sep 2010 49,655 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 49,655 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 42,257 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 353,232 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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HG55 ELW is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 HG55 ELW, 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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HG55 ELW is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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