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EJ55 HWS

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,337 mi
Last recorded116,337 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 HWS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 116,337 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 110,085 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 110,077 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Position lamp missing all front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 102,620 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 98,036 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 98,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 92,717 miles

Central exhaust mounting broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2016 88,425 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2015 81,758 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front windscreen cracked

rear exhaust silencer outer casing is corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2015 81,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front windscreen cracked

rear exhaust silencer outer casing is corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2014 73,787 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 26 Nov 2014 73,787 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 67,232 miles

exhaust system heavily corroded

front brake discs heavily worn and corroded

grease around nearside front outer cv gaitor

rear number plate poor

Fail 29 Nov 2013 67,232 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust system heavily corroded

front brake discs heavily worn and corroded

grease around nearside front outer cv gaitor

rear number plate poor

Pass 16 Nov 2012 61,894 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 54,771 miles

windscreen chipped

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust centre bracket broken

rear exhaust clamp missing

slight damage rear number plate

Fail 6 Dec 2010 47,075 miles

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

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

slight damage rear number plate

Pass 6 Dec 2010 47,075 miles

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

slight damage rear number plate

Pass 7 Dec 2009 37,484 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 37,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 28,723 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 HWS is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HWS, 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 HWS is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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