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EJ55 WTO

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

156,597 mi
Last recorded156,597 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 156,597 miles

Offside Rear parking brake effort could be better

Fail 9 Mar 2023 156,570 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Offside Rear parking brake effort could be better

Pass 10 Mar 2022 143,053 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil next to sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 143,053 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil next to sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 130,646 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 130,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 121,812 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 121,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 121,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking on outer edge and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 121,518 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking on outer edge and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 114,577 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 114,577 miles

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment lubricated and freed off (1.1.15 (f))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 107,250 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Nov 2017 107,250 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2016 99,183 miles

o/s inner drive shaft boot deteriorated, just ok

o/s rear shocker outer casing corroded

rear rigid brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 91,740 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 91,737 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 84,222 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

slight weep from the n/s inner and outer cv boot

Fail 13 Nov 2014 84,218 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

slight weep from the n/s inner and outer cv boot

Fail 14 Nov 2013 76,878 miles

no rear washer

3 child seats fitted, adult belts not checked

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs lipped

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge and cracking, just ok at time of test (215 55 16)

rear brake pads approx 70% worn

Pass 14 Nov 2013 76,878 miles

3 child seats fitted, adult belts not checked

front brake discs lipped

no rear washer

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge and cracking, just ok at time of test (215 55 16)

rear brake pads approx 70% worn

Pass 25 Oct 2012 68,543 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 58,142 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 49,212 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 49,212 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 40,199 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 31,268 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 WTO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 WTO, 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 WTO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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