CarVerify

Free Car Check

EA55 GZS

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

199,772 mi
Last recorded199,772 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 GZS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2018 199,772 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat fitted on wrong side, last row

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

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

Offside Rear Seat fitted on wrong side, last row

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Dec 2016 199,750 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded cooler pipe behind front bumper (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake pipes coated with grease

belly pan fitted

corrosion starting in various places on chassis, both inner sills and floor pans but not yet to excess

corrosion starting n/s outer sill but not yet to excess

n/s wiper blade starting to deteriorate but still clearing at this time

oil leak

rear wiper split

screen cracked at bottom n/s but not yet in sweep

Pass 8 Dec 2015 199,541 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded front cooler pipe behind bumper (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all rear brake pipes coated with grease can see signs of corrosion where thin

belly pan fitted

corrosion starting in various places on chassie,both inner sills and floor pan but not yet to excess

corrosion starting n/s sill but not yet to excess

oil leak

rear wiper split

screen cracked outside sweep at n/s bottom of screen

slight corrosion on both front brake pipes

Fail 3 Dec 2015 199,541 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded front cooler pipe behind bumper (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all rear brake pipes coated with grease can see signs of corrosion where thin

belly pan fitted

corrosion starting in various places on chassie,both inner sills and floor pan but not yet to excess

corrosion starting n/s sill but not yet to excess

oil leak

rear wiper split

screen cracked outside sweep at n/s bottom of screen

slight corrosion on both front brake pipes

Pass 18 Dec 2014 184,948 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

auxillary drive belt cracking

Fail 17 Dec 2014 184,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

auxillary drive belt cracking

Pass 9 Oct 2013 157,114 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 9 Oct 2013 157,114 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 3 Jan 2013 138,249 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

rear seat belts not checked [dog cages fitted]

Fail 3 Jan 2013 138,249 miles

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

rear seat belts not checked [dog cages fitted]

Pass 29 Nov 2011 111,504 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 14 Oct 2010 85,725 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bothside front tyres at centre tread wearing thin.

nail in nearside rear tyre.x2

nearside front inner cv gaiter splitting.

Fail 22 Oct 2009 63,430 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake discs are in very poor condition and should be replaced soon.

Pass 22 Oct 2009 63,430 miles

Rear brake discs are in very poor condition and should be replaced soon.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 42,899 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre.

Only two passenger seats fitted at time of test (nearside front and offside in centre row). Seat belts not checked where seats not fitted.

Rear brake pads and discs are very worn.

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
Full Ford Galaxy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EA55 GZS is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GZS, 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

How do I check the history of EA55 GZS?

You can check the full history of EA55 GZS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EA55 GZS registered?

EA55 GZS is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is EA55 GZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA55 GZS shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA55 GZS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EA55 GZS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.