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EJ05 NVU

2005 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

191,072 mi
Last recorded191,072 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 NVU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 191,072 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 190,863 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 153,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2014 152,688 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 99,097 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 99,078 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 98,717 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 86,729 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 67,098 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges.

n/s inner cv boot split.

Pass 14 May 2009 44,131 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2008 29,447 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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EJ05 NVU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EJ05 NVU, 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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What year was EJ05 NVU registered?

EJ05 NVU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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The MOT history for EJ05 NVU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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