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MH55 WHZ

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

158,055 mi
Last recorded158,055 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 WHZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 158,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear feathering inner edge

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 158,050 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear feathering inner edge

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 153,277 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to o/s/r flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

o/s outer sill is corroded

rear exhaust section is corroded and has a hole in tail pipe

Fail 4 Jan 2018 153,271 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken lower coil missing (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to o/s/r flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

o/s outer sill is corroded

rear exhaust section is corroded and has a hole in tail pipe

Pass 13 Dec 2016 148,550 miles

underside engine shield fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 148,548 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad warning light on

underside engine shield fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2015 136,088 miles

Front ongoing crack in o/s of windscreen not effecting drivers view

underside engine shield fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2015 136,088 miles

Front ongoing crack in o/s of windscreen not effecting drivers view

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

underside engine shield fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2014 121,230 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 108,140 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 108,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 94,494 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 80,301 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 80,295 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 67,210 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 50,288 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 34,536 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 34,535 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 19 Nov 2008 34,535 miles

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 28 Aug 2008 32,577 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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MH55 WHZ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MH55 WHZ, 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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MH55 WHZ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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