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HK05 OVG

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

273,947 mi
Last recorded273,947 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 OVG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 273,947 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2016 234,979 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 234,975 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 28 May 2015 200,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

crack in screen

osr tyre worn on inner edge and cracking

Pass 28 May 2015 200,994 miles

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

crack in screen

osr tyre worn on inner edge and cracking

Pass 2 Jun 2014 177,190 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 177,190 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 3 May 2013 153,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

advise centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

Pass 30 May 2012 137,275 miles

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

advise chips in screen

advise o/s/f n/s/f and n/s/r tyres close to wear bars

Fail 29 May 2012 137,271 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise chips in screen

advise n/s/r park brake lower effort

advise o/s/f n/s/f and n/s/r tyres close to wear bars

Fail 28 May 2011 121,472 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advice rear brake service (n/s lazy)and pads getting low

Pass 28 May 2011 121,472 miles

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

advice rear brake service (n/s lazy)and pads getting low

Pass 26 May 2010 103,884 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 79,817 miles

cannot see rear inner brake pads for wear

front brake inner pads look worn low

slight corrosion on brake discs

slight corrosion on exhaust tailbox

Fail 2 Jun 2008 58,076 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 58,076 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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HK05 OVG is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 HK05 OVG, 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 HK05 OVG registered?

HK05 OVG is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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