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EJ05 VXM

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

182,306 mi
Last recorded182,306 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 182,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.64mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front sill crushed but doesnt seem too be seriously weakened

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Jan 2021 182,305 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.64mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front sill crushed but doesnt seem too be seriously weakened

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn/stepped (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Jun 2019 172,919 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 160,712 miles

Rear brake disc/pads In poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2017 148,342 miles

Offside Rear Slight binding on brakes

Fail 27 Jun 2017 148,338 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Slight binding on brakes

Pass 21 Jun 2016 137,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Slight binding on brakes

Pass 4 Jul 2015 126,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 18 Jun 2014 116,480 miles

Edge worn offside front tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2014 116,176 miles

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

Edge worn offside front tyre

Fail 25 Jun 2013 109,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate damaged/cracked

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

No 3rd row seats fitted at time of test

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

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

Unable to see/inspect brake fluid level in reservoir

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 109,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate damaged/cracked

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

No 3rd row seats fitted at time of test

Unable to see/inspect brake fluid level in reservoir

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2012 102,600 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 102,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 91,131 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 83,341 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 83,341 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 69,792 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 52,961 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 44,262 miles

Nearside Rear 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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EJ05 VXM is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VXM, 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 VXM is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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