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EJ05 WCU

2005 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,155 mi
Last recorded152,155 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 152,155 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

osf tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 5 Jun 2013 113,700 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 113,667 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 96,694 miles

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)

front of n/s o/s cills damaged

o/s/rear tyre worn outer edge

Fail 3 May 2012 96,694 miles

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

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

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)

front of n/s o/s cills damaged

o/s/rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 28 Apr 2011 82,752 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

N/S/F inner cv boot insecure

O/S mirror taped up

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 82,752 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

N/S/F inner cv boot insecure

O/S mirror taped up

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 68,141 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)

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

oil on minumum

Fail 25 Mar 2010 68,141 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)

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

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

oil on minumum

Pass 24 Apr 2009 56,447 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 45,964 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 WCU 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 63.6%.

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

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