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EA05 ABK

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,847 mi
Last recorded169,847 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 ABK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 169,847 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shockers top mounts worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 156,288 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake line greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 156,288 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front sidelights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake line greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 141,737 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 129,481 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 129,481 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides on front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2021 119,178 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 109,038 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 109,038 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 91,307 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 90,614 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification siezed (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification siezed (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively faulty (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2017 82,878 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 73,061 miles

parking brake poor 16%

Fail 10 Oct 2016 73,061 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

parking brake poor 16%

Pass 19 Oct 2015 65,165 miles

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

seats removed

Fail 12 Oct 2015 65,108 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)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished ( made in 2006 )

Offside Rear worn on inner and perished very badly ( made in 2004 )

seats removed

Pass 24 Oct 2014 56,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 49,088 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 42,175 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 39,548 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 34,882 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 30,589 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 6 Apr 2009 25,843 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 19,238 miles

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

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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EA05 ABK is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA05 ABK, 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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EA05 ABK is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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