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HV55 MPE

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

204,196 mi
Last recorded204,196 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 MPE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 204,196 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plated and undersealed cannot assess quality of work (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 204,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2023 192,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 192,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 183,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 183,930 miles

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

Emissions not tested no emmisions at tail pipe due to broken exhaust/leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged parking brake cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 167,657 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 167,655 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 157,726 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 157,726 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 143,395 miles

Front Brakes Slight Bind

Front to rear brake pipe corroded at clips.

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

~Pad Warning Light On dash

Pass 3 Oct 2017 130,101 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded at clips.

Pass 5 Oct 2016 125,175 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 125,175 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 110,892 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 110,889 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Front inner discs and pads look poor

Pass 12 Sep 2014 100,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2014 100,047 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2013 95,077 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 95,077 miles

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

Brakr pad warning light on. Rear brake discs poor.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 81,846 miles

Exhaust poor

O/S/R tyre poor

Pad light comes on / front?

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 69,517 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 52,629 miles

Screen needs cleaning

Pass 4 Sep 2009 32,710 miles

N/S/F tyre has nail in

O/s wiper action poor

Fail 4 Sep 2009 32,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F tyre has nail in

O/s wiper action poor

Pass 8 Sep 2008 19,331 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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HV55 MPE is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HV55 MPE, 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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HV55 MPE is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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