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EA05 XCP

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

136,541 mi
Last recorded136,541 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 XCP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 136,541 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 136,533 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached top stut mounting excessive movement (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2018 130,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both top mount bearings worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 130,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both top mount bearings worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 121,665 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 121,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 113,102 miles

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

front brake discs rusted

Pass 29 Oct 2015 103,260 miles

(advise clutch pedal rubber missing)

advise nearside front top strut bearing joint slight play

advise nearside rear shocker damp

advise offside handbrake effort lower than opposite side

advise offside rear steel brake pipe on underside some corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2015 103,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and pattern is poor (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre is also bald on inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

advise nearside front top strut bearing joint slight play

advise nearside rear shocker damp

advise offside handbrake effort lower than opposite side

advise offside rear steel brake pipe on underside some corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2014 90,890 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly and perishing

Fail 24 Oct 2014 90,890 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly and perishing

Pass 28 Oct 2013 78,875 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 78,809 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 68,053 miles

rear 2 seats not fitted.

Fail 2 Nov 2012 68,053 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake pad warning light on, pads o/k

rear 2 seats not fitted.

Pass 14 Nov 2011 58,803 miles

brake pad warning light on

rear two seats not fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2011 58,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

brake pad warning light on

rear two seats not fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2010 49,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear seat not fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2010 49,832 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear seat not fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2009 39,598 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Dec 2008 26,699 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 23,928 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Wheel nuts not checked

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 XCP is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XCP, 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 XCP is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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