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EJ05 PYL

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

230,767 mi
Last recorded230,767 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 PYL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 230,767 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 230,750 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 223,613 miles

offside steering rack damp

Pass 7 Feb 2017 219,309 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 215,665 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 215,665 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 207,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 207,476 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 192,899 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 184,350 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 169,339 miles

Front brake imbalance high 24%

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 159,317 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 159,317 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 147,321 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 147,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 136,618 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 124,906 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 114,900 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 103,007 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 90,024 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 85,125 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 82,348 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 79,488 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 74,295 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 55,313 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 43,011 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 27,182 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 PYL is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 PYL, 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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EJ05 PYL is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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