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EF05 MHU

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,614 mi
Last recorded89,614 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 MHU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 89,614 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 79,043 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 79,043 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 72,266 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 68,603 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 64,551 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 60,172 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 60,171 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 52,845 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 52,844 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 48,659 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 48,641 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 45,818 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 42,967 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 40,062 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 36,553 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 33,201 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 29,876 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 26,448 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 26,447 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 22,368 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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EF05 MHU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EF05 MHU, 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 MHU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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