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HG55 XCV

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

200,978 mi
Last recorded200,978 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 XCV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 200,978 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 220,977 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch-sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear exhaust clamp corroded and broken

Pass 13 Dec 2019 213,052 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 213,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 203,948 miles

General underbody corrosion

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 188,354 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 168,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 168,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 154,276 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 154,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 141,265 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 127,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 112,582 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 91,478 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 91,478 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 81,388 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 7,200 miles

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

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2008 56,600 miles

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

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

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 XCV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HG55 XCV, 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 XCV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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