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VK05 HLR

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,746 mi
Last recorded121,746 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 HLR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 121,746 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 115,786 miles

chip on windscreen , mil light on

Fail 4 Aug 2017 115,786 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

chip on windscreen , mil light on

Pass 21 Oct 2016 109,475 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

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

engine management light on

Fail 21 Oct 2016 109,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

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

engine management light on

Pass 19 Oct 2015 106,050 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 101,711 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 97,467 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 94,076 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 94,076 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 80,910 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 80,909 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ADVISE BOTH INNER CV BOOTS SPLIT

Pass 23 Jul 2010 76,171 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 40,296 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 40,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 33,491 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 31,306 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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VK05 HLR is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK05 HLR, 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 VK05 HLR registered?

VK05 HLR is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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The MOT history for VK05 HLR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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