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EA55 GYY

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

205,789 mi
Last recorded205,789 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 GYY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2015 205,789 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 205,789 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 202,385 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 187,433 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 187,433 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 174,942 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 174,942 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 171,035 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 165,100 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 159,543 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 114,599 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 62,353 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 62,353 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 12,479 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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EA55 GYY is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 EA55 GYY, 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 GYY registered?

EA55 GYY is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is EA55 GYY safe to buy?

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