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VE55 HYA

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

196,668 mi
Last recorded196,668 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 196,668 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2023 188,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded slightly in various places

Fail 24 Jun 2023 188,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded slightly in various places

Pass 21 Mar 2022 177,671 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 169,352 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front macpherson strut upper attachment slight play

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to wear bar (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front macpherson strut upper attachment slight play

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 156,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

inner sills covered heavily with sealant

Pass 2 May 2018 154,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 May 2018 154,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 May 2017 152,162 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2017 152,162 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort Caliper Lever Seized (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rack End (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 152,101 miles

Nearside handbrake low

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

Rear tyres n/s and o/s edgewear

Fail 16 Feb 2017 152,101 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside handbrake low

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

Rear tyres n/s and o/s edgewear

Fail 21 Jan 2017 152,081 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 147,734 miles

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

both front & off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

near side rear tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Fail 18 Mar 2015 147,734 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

both front & off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

near side rear tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 24 Mar 2014 140,812 miles

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

nearside sill damage

Fail 12 Mar 2014 140,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 130,102 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 129,926 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 112,568 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 112,568 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 94,924 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 94,628 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

NSF Inner cv gaiter split

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 80,439 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 61,923 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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VE55 HYA is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HYA, 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 HYA is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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