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EJ55 WRU

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,633 mi
Last recorded153,633 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 WRU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 153,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper top mount worn

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front corrosion to outer sill

Offside Front top mount worn

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 153,617 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper top mount worn

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front top mount worn

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 143,490 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 143,490 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 135,419 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear some surface rust. (1.1.11 (c))

Front number plate cracked.

Pass 21 Aug 2020 127,615 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front number plate cracked.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside some surface rust. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 127,180 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front number plate slight cracked.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside some surface rust. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 115,282 miles

Front number plate slight cracked.

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm and some wear on inside edge.

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front tyre under 3mm and worn on edges.

Offside Rear tyre some cracking.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside some surface rust. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 115,282 miles

Front number plate slight cracked.

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm and some wear on inside edge.

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front tyre under 3mm and worn on edges.

Offside Rear tyre some cracking.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside some surface rust. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 104,727 miles

Front number plate slight cracking.

Pass 7 Jul 2017 95,473 miles

Front number plate slight cracking.

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside outer bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 95,473 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside. (8.2.2)

Front number plate slight cracking.

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside outer bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 84,372 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 84,372 miles

Stop lamp not working all brake lights. (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 75,055 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 75,056 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 66,064 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 66,064 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Gearbox mounting defective

front tyres some wear on inner and outer edge.

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 57,299 miles

some play in gearbox rear mount.

Fail 1 Jul 2013 57,299 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

some play in gearbox rear mount.

Fail 20 Aug 2012 50,842 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 50,842 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 45,614 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 35,344 miles

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 25,409 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 WRU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WRU, 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 WRU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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