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EA05 ESG

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,696 mi
Last recorded100,696 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 100,696 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 100,695 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 92,203 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

boot floor doorstep trim insecure

Pass 6 Aug 2014 92,169 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 92,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 87,278 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 87,274 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 79,599 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 70,728 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 61,948 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 52,780 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 18 Apr 2008 42,105 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre tread 2mm left

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 ESG is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA05 ESG, 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 EA05 ESG registered?

EA05 ESG is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is EA05 ESG safe to buy?

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