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HW55 EDL

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

181,098 mi
Last recorded181,098 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 EDL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 181,098 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 181,096 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 169,134 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 169,134 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 137,439 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 137,417 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 98,829 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 98,794 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 89,575 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 72,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2013 72,383 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 72,517 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 72,516 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 66,712 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 66,712 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 60,779 miles

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

nearside inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 5 Aug 2009 50,595 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 38,085 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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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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