MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,098 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush's (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
both sides sill slightly damage from jacking points
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged on calliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush's (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
both sides sill slightly damage from jacking points
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
both sides jacking points
brake pipes slightly corroded
oil leak
under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
both sides jacking points
brake pipes slightly corroded
oil leak
under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both sides sill slightly damage
under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both sides sill slightly damage
under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
under vehicle all suspension/braking components slightly corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advise:- Both front tyres worn on inner edges
Advise:- Offside rear tyre badly perished
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside inner drive shaft gaiter split
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HW55 EDL is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 HW55 EDL, 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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HW55 EDL is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 September 2005.
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