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HN05 VMZ

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,855 mi
Last recorded168,855 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 VMZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 168,855 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 150,659 miles

Nearside Front Top strut noisey when turning wheel.

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

Offside Front Top strut mount noisey when turning steering wheel.

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 150,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Top strut noisey when turning wheel.

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

Offside Front Top strut mount noisey when turning steering wheel.

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 128,756 miles

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

Rear parking brake only just met standards

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

top mounts becoming rough

Fail 13 Mar 2017 128,756 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear parking brake only just met standards

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

top mounts becoming rough

Pass 16 Mar 2016 103,575 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear tyres poor on edges

Fail 11 Mar 2016 103,118 miles

Nearside Front 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 Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt rear row (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear tyres poor on edges

Pass 27 Feb 2015 86,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust corroded heavily

Fail 27 Feb 2015 86,585 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust corroded heavily

Pass 14 Mar 2014 73,993 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight bind on o/s rear brake

Pass 22 Feb 2013 59,749 miles

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)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 59,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 48,027 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 48,027 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 36,831 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 36,831 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 31,185 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 25,202 miles

rear seats/seat belts not in use

Pass 8 Feb 2008 20,238 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 20,238 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre tread low on very inner edge

offside front tyre tread low on very inner 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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HN05 VMZ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HN05 VMZ, 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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HN05 VMZ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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