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KG05 HPE

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

118,989 mi
Last recorded118,989 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 HPE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 118,989 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 118,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 117,575 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 115,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 113,226 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 109,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2020 109,118 miles

Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2019 108,332 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 108,329 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2018 104,762 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 104,762 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 101,056 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 100,127 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 100,127 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 100,123 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty hazards keep on flashing when the switch is off or on (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 95,350 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 90,387 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 90,387 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 80,904 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

rear silencer has corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2013 80,904 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear silencer has corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2012 72,299 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 62,555 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Aug 2011 62,555 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Mar 2010 49,502 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 49,502 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 39,254 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)

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

advise tracking be checked

Fail 17 Mar 2009 39,254 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

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

advise tracking be checked

Pass 6 Mar 2008 30,285 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 30,285 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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KG05 HPE is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 KG05 HPE, 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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KG05 HPE is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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