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AX05 EKW

2005 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

160,266 mi
Last recorded160,266 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 EKW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 160,266 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts @ inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 155,439 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 155,436 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 146,864 miles

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

both head lamp lenses becoming dull

both outer sills becoming corroded

Pass 17 May 2021 141,791 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2020 137,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 134,098 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

nearside front anti roll bar link lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 May 2019 134,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

nearside front anti roll bar link lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2018 126,000 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated safety catch (8.4.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both at rear ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front have wear on inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 May 2018 125,988 miles

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

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated safety catch (8.4.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both at rear ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front have wear on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 118,605 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 110,685 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 110,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 104,713 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 19 May 2014 97,705 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 97,705 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 90,257 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on the inner edge

Fail 16 May 2013 90,257 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing low on the inner edge

Pass 18 May 2012 83,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 76,965 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 76,965 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 68,935 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 59,329 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 59,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 40,820 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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AX05 EKW is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AX05 EKW, 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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AX05 EKW is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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