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EJ55 CYP

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,957 mi
Last recorded135,957 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 CYP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2017 135,957 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 128,654 miles

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

Offside Front outer sill holed and corroded - not within prescribed area

Fail 4 Nov 2016 128,625 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front outer sill holed and corroded - not within prescribed area

Pass 6 Nov 2015 119,013 miles

corrosion on middle & rear sections of exhaust

Pass 6 Nov 2014 109,368 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 109,368 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 98,197 miles

brake pad light on dash

Pass 3 Nov 2012 90,647 miles

both front brake disc inner worn /pitted

Pass 28 Sep 2011 78,121 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 65,128 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 65,117 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 52,877 miles

rear tyres are worn

Pass 28 Oct 2008 39,596 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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EJ55 CYP is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CYP, 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 CYP is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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