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HV55 YRU

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

104,239 mi
Last recorded104,239 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 YRU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 104,239 miles

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

Exhaust silencer corroded

Expansion tank carrier damaged, slightly insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall also cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer tread/edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Most seats (6&7) Folded not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Pass 31 Jan 2023 101,980 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s washer jet blocked

Pass 9 Feb 2022 98,285 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides were connected to supension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 98,279 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides were connected to supension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 97,101 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 94,150 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 92,791 miles

near side rear suspension lite mist of oil

Pass 17 Jun 2017 92,307 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 90,855 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 88,932 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 61,952 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 48,760 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 41,714 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 34,594 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 27,663 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 18,574 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 17,322 miles

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

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

both rear seats removed

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 YRU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HV55 YRU, 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 YRU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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