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EA55 HCX

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,471 mi
Last recorded155,471 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 155,471 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 145,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 145,463 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction not working (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 123,686 miles

Nearside Front floor pan/box section adjacent to out rigger and running board mount is corroded but not considered affecting structual integrity . benefit of doubt given to presenter.

Pass 2 May 2018 118,102 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 112,497 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 112,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 103,744 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 95,137 miles

warnig light on ?

Fail 7 Oct 2013 95,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 88,523 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

centre and osr seat belts not tested due to child seats fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2012 88,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres on 3mm

centre and osr seat belts not tested due to child seats fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2011 80,822 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 80,822 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 73,346 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 58,627 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 41,256 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 HCX is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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