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HN55 DFA

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

241,098 mi
Last recorded241,098 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 DFA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 241,098 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak rear of engine

Signs of coolant leak at engine

Fail 18 Feb 2021 241,095 miles

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens in poor condition unable to check visibility of aim (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fog light warning light staying on

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

Oil leak rear of engine

Signs of coolant leak at engine

Pass 20 Feb 2020 236,754 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chassis outriggers rusty

Fail 20 Feb 2020 236,754 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chassis outriggers rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2019 226,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 220,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded/deteriorating

nearside front steering arm lock nut damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2017 220,351 miles

Central Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened parking brake cable (3.5.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded/deteriorating

nearside front steering arm lock nut damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2016 215,301 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Nov 2016 215,280 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test offside/nearside rear/rear ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 206,194 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

N/S/R AND CENTER SEATBELT CATCHES COVERS BROKEN

Pass 18 Sep 2014 187,462 miles

n/s/r and centre rear seat belt catches broken

o/s/f tyre tread worn low

o/s/r shock absorber leaking

rear tyre treads worn very low on inner edges

Fail 18 Sep 2014 187,462 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/r and centre rear seat belt catches broken

o/s/f tyre tread worn low

o/s/r shock absorber leaking

rear tyre treads worn very low on inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2013 168,220 miles

n/s/r and centre rear seat belt buckles damaged/covers missing

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust and tailpipe badly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 145,603 miles

Both rear tyres uneven tread wear

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 145,603 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

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

Both rear tyres uneven tread wear

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Slight bindd offside rear brake

Fail 16 Sep 2011 125,380 miles

Nearside rear inner position light not working

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 125,380 miles

Nearside rear inner position light not working

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 107,693 miles

Some upper stop lights not working

Fail 28 Sep 2010 107,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Some upper stop lights not working

Pass 23 Sep 2009 84,015 miles

slight damage front plate

Pass 25 Sep 2008 60,992 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 60,992 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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HN55 DFA is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HN55 DFA, 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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HN55 DFA is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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