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EF05 GLV

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

161,545 mi
Last recorded161,545 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 GLV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 161,545 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake system damp but no sign of leak during test

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside washer jet poorly adjusted

Fail 15 Dec 2020 161,545 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake system damp but no sign of leak during test

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside washer jet poorly adjusted

Pass 25 Jun 2019 155,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 148,616 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 148,473 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2017 144,808 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)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 144,785 miles

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

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

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

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 8 Mar 2016 142,150 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 9 Feb 2015 131,657 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 116,697 miles

movement in nearside upper top strut mouning [front]

Fail 7 Jan 2014 116,656 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

movement in nearside upper top strut mouning [front]

Pass 8 Jan 2013 103,783 miles

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

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

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

brake warning light on dash/front and rear pads are ok on visual check.

Fail 8 Jan 2013 103,783 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake warning light on dash/front and rear pads are ok on visual check.

Fail 9 Nov 2012 103,255 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated.

Pass 9 Nov 2012 103,255 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated.

Pass 28 Oct 2011 88,650 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 88,650 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 69,417 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 53,112 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 53,112 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 37,419 miles

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

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

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

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

rear no plate 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
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EF05 GLV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EF05 GLV, 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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EF05 GLV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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