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YE55 HJG

2005 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,891 mi
Last recorded120,891 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 HJG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 120,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 120,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 115,603 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 115,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 108,714 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 108,709 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 102,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 101,994 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 95,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 30 May 2014 95,057 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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 washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 May 2013 85,837 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside rear tyre exhibits age-cracking

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Scraping noise eminating from offside front when wheel is rotated

Fail 15 May 2013 85,686 miles

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

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

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)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Clutch slipping

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside rear tyre exhibits age-cracking

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Scraping noise eminating from offside front when wheel is rotated

Pass 22 May 2012 74,993 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 74,993 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2011 66,094 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside drive shaft inner gaiter split

Fail 25 May 2011 66,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside drive shaft inner gaiter split

Pass 26 May 2010 56,753 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)

Pass 28 May 2009 483,803 miles

Grease on the inside of n/s/f wheel.

Near side cv boot (outer) has been repaired.

Near side inner cv boot leaking.

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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YE55 HJG is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 YE55 HJG, 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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YE55 HJG is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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