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NJ05 RHU

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,166 mi
Last recorded138,166 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 RHU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 138,166 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 131,480 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 131,480 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 125,423 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 125,423 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 121,550 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 121,544 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 112,689 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 112,689 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 104,045 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)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 104,045 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 15 Feb 2017 97,789 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 97,787 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 92,142 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 92,142 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 87,628 miles

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

nearside rear & offside rear tyres are deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2015 87,628 miles

nearside rear & offside rear tyres are deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2014 81,977 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 81,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 74,651 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 71,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2011 63,987 miles

Raer row of seats removed from vehicle at time of test.

Pass 15 Jul 2010 54,509 miles

nearside inner cv boot split

offside rear 3rd row seat missing

Fail 15 Jul 2010 54,509 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

nearside inner cv boot split

offside rear 3rd row seat missing

Pass 17 Jul 2009 44,668 miles

Seats removed at time of test from off side centre and off side rear ( four passenger seats fitted at time of test ).

Pass 19 Jul 2008 35,340 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/S/F tyre depth 3.0mm.....N/S/F tyre depth 2.5mm

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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NJ05 RHU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 NJ05 RHU, 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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NJ05 RHU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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