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EJ55 WVB

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

260,267 mi
Last recorded260,267 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 WVB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 260,267 miles

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

Exhaust System Corroded

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under Body Corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2017 248,646 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system corroded

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2016 241,262 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 215,439 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

middle exhaust ratteling on the rear cross member

nearside front,offside rear and nearside rear tyre scrubbed on the inside

slight movement in nearside front steering arm

Fail 7 Jul 2015 215,438 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

middle exhaust ratteling on the rear cross member

nearside front,offside rear and nearside rear tyre scrubbed on the inside

slight movement in nearside front steering arm

Pass 5 Feb 2015 201,389 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres scrubed on the inside edges

Pass 18 Jul 2014 182,684 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 182,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 172,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

expansion bottle empty

misting of oil at the back of the engine

no oil showing on dip stick

Pass 4 Feb 2014 172,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

expansion bottle empty

misting of oil at the back of the engine

no oil showing on dip stick

Pass 9 Jul 2013 160,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre wearing in the middle

Fail 21 Jan 2013 147,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 147,006 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 132,884 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 132,598 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn smooth on the inner edge.

Pass 19 Jan 2012 118,848 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 108,045 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 108,045 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 96,321 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 84,796 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 84,796 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2010 69,676 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 41,346 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 40,957 miles

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

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

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

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 WVB is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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