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MH55 XVR

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

203,122 mi
Last recorded203,122 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 XVR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 203,122 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 196,460 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 190,276 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 178,473 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 178,148 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat buckle and casing deteriorated (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 159,444 miles

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

front brake dics worn

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

various rear seat belt buckle outer casings damaged

Fail 13 Oct 2015 159,411 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure door (8.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe (7.1.2)

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

front brake dics worn

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight bind from nearside rear brake

various rear seat belt buckle outer casings damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2014 131,713 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 131,665 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 95,683 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

wipers slightly worn

Fail 4 Jan 2013 95,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

wipers slightly worn

Pass 13 Oct 2009 39,501 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 39,501 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 31,792 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 31,789 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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 XVR is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XVR, 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 XVR is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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