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EJ05 VYP

2005 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,259 mi
Last recorded139,259 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 139,259 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2017 139,241 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2016 133,183 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 May 2016 133,183 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 123,222 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 107,682 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 107,682 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 92,612 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 83,760 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 71,681 miles

offside front inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 6 May 2010 60,924 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 47,092 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 39,259 miles

puncture o/s/r tyre

rear brake pads low

both rear tyres scrubbing at 3mm inner edges

n/s/r fog lamp broken showing white light

Fail 28 Aug 2008 39,259 miles

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

both rear tyres scrubbing at 3mm inner edges

n/s/r fog lamp broken showing white light

puncture o/s/r tyre

rear brake pads low

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 VYP is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ05 VYP registered?

EJ05 VYP is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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