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VE55 HXX

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

152,144 mi
Last recorded152,144 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 152,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 152,144 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 137,741 miles

A.C pipe broken

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 137,740 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

A.C pipe broken

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 128,261 miles

A.C Pipe broken

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 118,336 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 118,336 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 114,049 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 114,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 106,785 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 23 Dec 2014 106,785 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Dec 2013 98,662 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 91,423 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 91,423 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 84,433 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 75,988 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2010 75,988 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 69,205 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 69,205 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 56,270 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 56,270 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 50,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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 HXX is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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