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EF05 GMU

2005 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,224 mi
Last recorded112,224 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 GMU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 112,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn inner edge

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2017 111,943 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn inner edge

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2016 102,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside inner (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside inner (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)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside inner (3.5.1g)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front repeater outer cover missing

nearside front seat belt frayed

offside and nearside outer and inner sill and rear floor slightly corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2016 102,758 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside inner (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside inner (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)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside inner (3.5.1g)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front repeater outer cover missing

nearside front seat belt frayed

offside and nearside outer and inner sill and rear floor slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2015 91,296 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn inner edge

nearside repeater lens missing

Fail 28 Jul 2015 91,296 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn inner edge

nearside repeater lens missing

Pass 18 Aug 2014 80,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside door mirror cracked

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

spare wheel missing

Fail 18 Aug 2014 80,949 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside door mirror cracked

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

spare wheel missing

Pass 23 Jul 2013 70,834 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 64,551 miles

N/S Mirror Cracked.

N/S/F Inner Constant Velocity Gaiter Split & Constant Velocity Joint Slightly Knocking.

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

O/S/F Inner Constant Velocity Gaiter Split.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare Wheel Missing.

Fail 14 Aug 2012 64,551 miles

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

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

N/S Mirror Cracked.

N/S/F Inner Constant Velocity Gaiter Split & Constant Velocity Joint Slightly Knocking.

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

O/S/F Inner Constant Velocity Gaiter Split.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Spare Wheel Missing.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 57,080 miles

N/S Inner C.V Gaiter Split.

N/S Mirror Cracked.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare Wheel Is OK.

Fail 10 Aug 2011 57,079 miles

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

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

N/S Inner C.V Gaiter Split.

N/S Mirror Cracked.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare Wheel Is OK.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 49,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre got small cut on outerside side wall

offside rear tyre uneven worn inside edge

Pass 17 Aug 2009 40,037 miles

N/S Door Mirror Cracked.

N/S Inner C.V Gaiter Split.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 40,037 miles

N/S Door Mirror Cracked.

N/S Inner C.V Gaiter Split.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 32,224 miles

N/S Door Mirror Cracked

N/S Inner Constant Velocity Gaiter Split

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 32,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S Door Mirror Cracked

N/S Inner Constant Velocity Gaiter Split

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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 GMU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 GMU, 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 GMU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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