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SJ05 HGL

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,875 mi
Last recorded154,875 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 HGL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 154,875 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 154,875 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 137,101 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 137,101 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

nsf seat back loose (slight)

plastic top engine cover rattling

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2010 116,716 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 96,706 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 91,349 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 91,348 miles

Inner Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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SJ05 HGL is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SJ05 HGL, 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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What year was SJ05 HGL registered?

SJ05 HGL is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is SJ05 HGL safe to buy?

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