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EJ05 WEV

2005 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

190,415 mi
Last recorded190,415 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 190,415 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 190,415 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front inner + outer sills / NSR inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill / wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt not functioning as intended rearmost NS + OS seats mismatched not corresponding to belts (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 183,382 miles

corrsion forming on both inner and outer sills chassis rails and wheel arch`s and suspension components

Fail 28 Jan 2022 183,382 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed all four tyres ns&osf ns&osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

corrsion forming on both inner and outer sills chassis rails and wheel arch`s and suspension components

Pass 19 Jan 2021 177,891 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both mirror slightly damage on casing

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

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

corrosion forming on both inner and outer sill`s chassis rail`s wheel arch`s and suspension components

Fail 12 Jan 2021 175,891 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both mirror slightly damage on casing

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

corrosion forming on both inner and outer sill`s chassis rail`s wheel arch`s and suspension components

Pass 3 Jan 2020 169,639 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge / rear all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material / nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2018 157,266 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2018 157,166 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 146,726 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 146,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 135,412 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 135,410 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NS + OS inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating NSR + OSR inner bulbs of side light not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 124,215 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment and n/s front (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 109,950 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 6 Nov 2014 109,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 100,166 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 91,401 miles

play noted in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 14 Feb 2012 80,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2011 70,174 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 70,174 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 56,180 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 46,005 miles

Offside front tyre uneven wear

Offside mirror non standard security

Offside rear tyre uneven wear

Rear brake pads low

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

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 WEV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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