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EJ05 WBN

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

312,121 mi
Last recorded312,121 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 WBN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 312,121 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 300,005 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover perished

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm / uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear lamp lense cracked

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush begining to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover perished

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm /uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

malfunction indicator lamp on

Fail 9 May 2019 300,005 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover perished

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm / uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear lamp lense cracked

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush begining to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover perished

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm /uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

malfunction indicator lamp on

Pass 17 May 2018 280,658 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases axle pipe and silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all 4 tyres 3 to 3.5 mm

engine check light on

general underside corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2017 259,960 miles

general underside corrosion

Coolant leak plastic housing cylinder head ()

Rear tyres worn inner edge

engine check light on

exhaust axle pipe corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2017 259,960 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Coolant leak plastic housing cylinder head ()

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

Rear tyres worn inner edge

engine check light on

exhaust axle pipe corroded

general underside corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2016 240,194 miles

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

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

engine check light on

gas tank corroded

general underside corrosion

rear seat belts not checked

Fail 22 Jun 2016 240,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine check light on

gas tank corroded

general underside corrosion

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 3 Jun 2015 220,396 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front tyres uneven wear

gas tank corroded

rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 3 Jun 2015 220,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front tyres uneven wear

gas tank corroded

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 19 Jun 2014 200,406 miles

engine check light on

exhaust corroded

gas tank corroded

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 26 Jun 2013 179,070 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded/split

exhaust front pipe support broken

Fail 26 Jun 2013 179,070 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded/split

exhaust front pipe support broken

Pass 26 Jun 2012 154,649 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2012 154,309 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 129,439 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 May 2010 106,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 81,490 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres worn inner edge

o/s/r inner lamp in op

Pass 20 May 2008 56,829 miles

front discs worn

offsid rear tyre worn on edge

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 WBN is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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