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EJ55 OBO

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,238 mi
Last recorded98,238 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 OBO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 98,238 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 95,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 95,714 miles

Nearside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (9.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 92,040 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 86,214 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 81,768 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective SMEARING (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 81,768 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective SMEARING (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 74,742 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 74,741 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively AIRO (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 67,792 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 67,792 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

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

TRACKING REQUIRED

Pass 6 Jan 2017 62,773 miles

WATER LEAK HEATING PIPES

Fail 6 Jan 2017 62,772 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened EXCESSIVLY CORRODED (3.5.1i)

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

WATER LEAK HEATING PIPES

Pass 20 Oct 2015 53,522 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 51,375 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

mil light on

Pass 30 Nov 2014 49,805 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2013 46,870 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2013 46,870 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2012 43,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2012 43,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2011 41,003 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 36,973 miles

brake warning ligh on

engine management light on

front discs very rusty

n/s/f inner cv boot damage

Pass 18 Dec 2009 33,014 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 27,057 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 OBO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 OBO, 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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What year was EJ55 OBO registered?

EJ55 OBO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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