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SH05 ETA

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

340,950 mi
Last recorded340,950 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 ETA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 340,950 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 329,564 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear D rubbers (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear end rubbers (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge VERY LOW (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Staberliser mount (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 329,564 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear D rubbers (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear end rubbers (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge VERY LOW (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Staberliser mount (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 329,567 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 215 not 205! (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 326,240 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 321,390 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 321,390 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 302,936 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 302,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear 'D' bushes have slight play

Pass 28 Sep 2013 279,498 miles

centre exhaust starting to rust

Pass 15 May 2012 254,780 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brake disc's wearing !!

Fail 1 May 2012 253,941 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brake disc's wearing !!

Pass 31 May 2011 234,164 miles

air bag light on

front disc's badly worn

stone chip outside zone A

Fail 27 May 2011 234,164 miles

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

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

air bag light on

front disc's badly worn

steel road wheel fitted to nearside rear

stone chip outside zone A

Pass 19 May 2010 217,914 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 209,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre badly worn inner edge offside front tyre wearing inner edge !!

service light on !!

thrid row seats missing on test

Pass 15 May 2009 209,314 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre badly worn inner edge offside front tyre wearing inner edge !!

service light on !!

thrid row seats missing on test

Pass 10 May 2008 173,082 miles

3rd row offside rear seat missing on test

stonechip front screen offside outside swept area

Pass 29 May 2007 119,803 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 38,656 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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SH05 ETA 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 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 SH05 ETA, 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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SH05 ETA is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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