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EJ55 WVL

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

156,706 mi
Last recorded156,706 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 156,706 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 141,258 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 129,695 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 129,695 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 112,687 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 104,157 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 104,157 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 96,650 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 96,649 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 77,753 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 61,414 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 61,414 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 47,399 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on outter edge

Pass 18 Aug 2009 47,399 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on outter edge

Pass 9 Mar 2009 32,705 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/front tyre have small cut

Pass 29 Aug 2008 13,919 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 13,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 WVL is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WVL, 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 WVL is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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