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EA55 GYJ

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,563 mi
Last recorded143,563 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 GYJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 143,563 miles

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

vehicle underside corrosion to various areas. (some areas near excess)

Fail 17 Oct 2018 143,563 miles

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

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

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

vehicle underside corrosion to various areas. (some areas near excess)

Pass 12 Oct 2017 130,110 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Vehicle underside has corrosion to various areas

Fail 12 Oct 2017 130,110 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Vehicle underside has corrosion to various areas

Pass 10 Oct 2016 124,587 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 124,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 115,554 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 107,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 99,668 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 99,401 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 87,211 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 71,611 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 50,984 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 43,562 miles

Rear seats missing

Pass 24 Nov 2008 88,763 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges.

both rear most seats not fitted at time of test.

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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EA55 GYJ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EA55 GYJ, 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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What year was EA55 GYJ registered?

EA55 GYJ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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