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HW54 HSV

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,159 mi
Last recorded135,159 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW54 HSV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 135,159 miles

Central Rear rear tracking needs checking

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight play r/h front lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 135,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front headlamps dim needs polishing (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working both front wipers not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in r/h front bodyseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight play r/h front lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 135,035 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened play in both front upper suspensions mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 134,854 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on dash (pads ok)

Nearside Front spare fitted same sizes as o/s/front

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass damage ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged very low on sides of tyre on 5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2018 134,722 miles

Central Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated rear handbrake return spring broken repaired (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive n/s front and o/s front top suspension mtgs have slight play (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear brake pipes slightly rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2018 134,722 miles

Central Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated rear handbrake return spring broken repaired (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive n/s front and o/s front top suspension mtgs have slight play (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear brake pipes slightly rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view r/h driver side mirror broken replaced (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2016 130,123 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 130,123 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 113,481 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 113,480 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 97,926 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 97,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 84,417 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Handbrake return spring broken

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

Nearside and Offside front tyres worn on inner edges (possible tracking fault)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 75,586 miles

both front tyres wearing on their inner and outer edges

Fail 13 Nov 2012 75,586 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on their inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Apr 2012 71,156 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on their inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Apr 2011 63,010 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 55,060 miles

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

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

offside front tyre has wear to inner edge ( possible tracking problem)

Fail 11 May 2010 55,060 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre has wear to inner edge ( possible tracking problem)

Pass 5 May 2009 46,460 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 34,171 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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HW54 HSV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HW54 HSV, 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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HW54 HSV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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