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WG05 HLJ

2005 Ford Galaxy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,438 mi
Last recorded131,438 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 HLJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 131,438 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment Slight play in handbrake adjuster, advise investigation (1.1.18 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from centre silencer front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF tyre age-related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre NSR tyre three nails embedded ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR tyre age-related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OSR seatbelt cut and frayed (centre row of seats), seat not fitted

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Drivers seat belt frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF tyre age-related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Drivers door mirror loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged OSR rear seat row buckle plastic casing damaged, buckle still functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Handbrake slight fluctuation when tested, advise investigation

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Rear service brake slight fluctuation, advise investigation (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 May 2019 131,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment Slight play in handbrake adjuster, advise investigation (1.1.18 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from centre silencer front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF tyre age-related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre NSR tyre three nails embedded ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR tyre age-related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OSR seatbelt cut and frayed (centre row of seats), seat not fitted

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Drivers seat belt frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF tyre age-related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Drivers door mirror loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged OSR rear seat row buckle plastic casing damaged, buckle still functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Handbrake slight fluctuation when tested, advise investigation

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Rear service brake slight fluctuation, advise investigation (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 May 2018 125,761 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust blow on middle section

Pass 18 May 2017 113,844 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2017 113,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 100,162 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 May 2016 100,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre out of shape

Offside Front tyre out of shape

Pass 1 Jun 2015 86,276 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 86,276 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 71,474 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 May 2014 71,474 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2013 62,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear o/s/f seat belt webbing

Pass 28 May 2012 52,160 miles

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

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

both 3rd row seats missing, seat belt storks not tested as they are part of the seat

both inner c.v boots slightly pershied

slight exhaust leak at cat to centre pipe join/ clamp

Pass 12 May 2011 43,915 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 May 2010 35,237 miles

FRONT TYRES FEATHERING ON INNER EDGES

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2009 26,456 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 19,087 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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WG05 HLJ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,896cc diesel 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 WG05 HLJ, 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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WG05 HLJ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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