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HX55 DBO

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

217,378 mi
Last recorded217,378 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 DBO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 217,378 miles

brake warning light on

nearside front side light dim

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2015 217,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake warning light on

nearside front side light dim

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2014 196,944 miles

brake warning light on

nearside front brake vibration spring missing

offside rear brake caliper spring missing

offside rear tyre perished/deteriorated

Fail 29 Sep 2014 196,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

brake warning light on

offside rear tyre perished/deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2013 179,259 miles

brake pad warning light on

engine mounts deteriorated

front brake discs worn

nearside inner drive shaft gator deteriorated (poor condition)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 179,254 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

engine mounts deteriorated

front brake discs worn

nearside inner drive shaft gator deteriorated (poor condition)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 146,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad wear indicator light on brake pads all ok

Pass 13 Oct 2011 123,029 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/f seat has slight movement in back part of the seat

Fail 13 Oct 2011 123,029 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/f seat has slight movement in back part of the seat

Pass 18 Oct 2010 99,337 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 57,957 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 19,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Oct 2008 19,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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HX55 DBO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 HX55 DBO, 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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HX55 DBO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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