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VE55 HXW

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,773 mi
Last recorded111,773 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 HXW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 111,773 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 109,069 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 105,945 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 99,905 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 99,905 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 95,190 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 95,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 86,783 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 81,578 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 81,578 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 75,181 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 75,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 68,935 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 57,339 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 57,339 miles

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

slight damage to n/s door mirror glass

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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VE55 HXW is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VE55 HXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE55 HXW registered?

VE55 HXW is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is VE55 HXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE55 HXW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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