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VE05 HYN

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

306,384 mi
Last recorded306,384 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 HYN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 306,384 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 306,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 262,758 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 262,758 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2018 219,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Disc In Poor Condition

Fail 1 May 2018 219,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Disc In Poor Condition

Pass 15 Jun 2017 178,212 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 178,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 135,627 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 82,435 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 75,943 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 68,555 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 62,745 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 55,237 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear disc pads look very low

Pass 12 May 2011 55,237 miles

rear disc pads look very low

Pass 10 May 2010 48,517 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2009 42,196 miles

front & rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 8 May 2009 42,196 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front & rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 May 2008 34,568 miles

both front foglamp covers loose

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r wheel arch damaged

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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VE05 HYN is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VE05 HYN, 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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VE05 HYN is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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