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HJ05 VRR

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

116,278 mi
Last recorded116,278 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 VRR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 116,278 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 111,868 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 109,027 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 107,219 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 105,363 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 101,797 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 97,769 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 93,846 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 90,532 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 85,561 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 79,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2013 78,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated.

exhaust system corroded.

front wipers poor condition.

oil leak on underside of vehicle around intercooler area.

rear tyres deteriorated.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 76,186 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 76,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 68,542 miles

2nd Row Centre seat not fitted at time of test

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Mar 2010 56,811 miles

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

centre rear centre seat missing

Fail 10 Mar 2010 56,811 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre rear centre seat missing

Pass 10 Mar 2009 45,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 31,722 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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HJ05 VRR is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HJ05 VRR, 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 HJ05 VRR registered?

HJ05 VRR is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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