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EJ55 XRG

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

160,454 mi
Last recorded160,454 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 XRG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2026 160,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rack boot insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner to outer sill holed- (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

inner and outer sills corroded-under and underbody components corroded-nsr coil spring corroded-engine and gearbox mountings deteriorated-

osf brake pipe corroded-osf mirror repaired by tape-osr inner lens damaged-nsr inner lens repaired by tape

Pass 2 Jan 2025 157,610 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

o.s.f link slightly worn-x2 rear brake pipes slightly corroded-x2 inner sills corroded-x2 front top mounts slightly worn

Pass 9 Jan 2024 145,942 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 138,333 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nsr osr (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 134,045 miles

Front Upper suspension mount play /design

Front discs corroded inner faces

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Outer anti roll bar bush partly adrift

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources flickering (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front w/screen small stone chip

brake pads low indicator on but all pads 50% worn approx

bulb failure indicator on

handbrake inballance but passing brake test

steering colume top bush slight play

tow bar corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2022 133,885 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 Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front discs corroded inner faces

Front Upper suspension mount play /design

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Outer anti roll bar bush partly adrift

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources flickering (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front w/screen small stone chip

brake pads low indicator on but all pads 50% worn approx

bulb failure indicator on

handbrake inballance but passing brake test

steering colume top bush slight play

tow bar corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2021 132,257 miles

Offside rack gaitor small weapage of fluid

Offside screen small chip

o/s/r and n/s/r child seats fitted, unable to check seat belts

steering column top bush slight play

uneven handbrake readings but efficiency OK

Fail 4 Jan 2021 132,246 miles

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

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

Offside rack gaitor small weapage of fluid

Offside screen small chip

o/s/r and n/s/r child seats fitted, unable to check seat belts

steering column top bush slight play

uneven handbrake readings but efficiency OK

Pass 8 Jul 2019 129,108 miles

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft gaitor perishing but not leaking

front discs corroded outer edges

Fail 5 Jul 2019 129,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off damaged (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft gaitor perishing but not leaking

front discs corroded outer edges

Pass 18 Feb 2017 123,556 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate some time airbag light stay on (5.4.2)

unable to test rear seat belt rear seats missing

Fail 16 Feb 2017 123,556 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror galss brocken (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

unable to test rear seat belt rear seats missing

Pass 30 Jan 2016 109,137 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber mount has excessive play

Offside Front Shock absorber mount has excessive play

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 105,753 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 99,529 miles

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 94,550 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 94,508 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 91,693 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 91,433 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 76,365 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 76,361 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre worn inside edge

Pass 16 Apr 2011 62,577 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 62,562 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 57,162 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 21 Aug 2010 57,162 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front brake discs in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 26 Aug 2009 38,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 29,063 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 29,063 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 XRG is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 XRG, 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 XRG is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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