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RJ05 HPO

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,612 mi
Last recorded153,612 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 HPO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 153,612 miles

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

Offside Front driver seat hard to slide back and forward

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded small holes (7.1.2)

Offside Rear mid seat i cannot slide it back and forward

Fail 24 Oct 2016 153,608 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure back rest lose (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating bulb holder lose (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front driver seat hard to slide back and forward

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded small holes (7.1.2)

Offside Rear mid seat i cannot slide it back and forward

Pass 7 Oct 2015 110,681 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 110,672 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 107,099 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

hazard switch slightly sticky

rear service brake imbalance 17%

Fail 2 Feb 2015 107,053 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

hazard switch slightly sticky

rear service brake imbalance 17%

Pass 6 Feb 2014 104,279 miles

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

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

only 1 rear seat fitted (folded down)

slight imbalance on rear service brakes

Fail 5 Feb 2014 104,261 miles

Offside Inner Front 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 Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

only 1 rear seat fitted (folded down)

slight imbalance on rear service brakes

Pass 7 Feb 2013 101,428 miles

rear pads low

Fail 6 Feb 2013 101,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear pads low

Fail 7 Feb 2012 98,896 miles

Battery insecure

N/S/F and O/S/F seat backs slightly insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Spare (steel) wheel fitted to N/S/R - Tyre correct size

Trim missing around handbrake

Pass 7 Feb 2012 98,896 miles

Battery insecure

N/S/F and O/S/F seat backs slightly insecure

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

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

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

Play in steering

Spare (steel) wheel fitted to N/S/R - Tyre correct size

Trim missing around handbrake

Pass 23 Apr 2010 97,672 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 88,669 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 88,669 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 79,216 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 59,454 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 47,175 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 47,175 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 34,683 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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RJ05 HPO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RJ05 HPO, 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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RJ05 HPO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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