MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,186 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight engine oil leak
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort parking (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight engine oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
both rear tyres have uneaven inner edge wear
no spare fitted to carrier
off side front tyre wearing on outer edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both rear tyres have uneaven inner edge wear
no spare fitted to carrier
off side front tyre wearing on outer edge
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)
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EJ55 BGV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 EJ55 BGV, 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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EJ55 BGV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 November 2005.
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