MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
436,116 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
both outer sills damaged
fuel filter insecure
n/s front , n/s and o/s centre and o/s rear seatbelt clasp assemblies incomplete
n/s outrigger slightly corroded
o/s front driveshaft
o/s rear and n/s front brake pad wear indicators disconnected
part(s) of the exhaust system deteriorated
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
n/s outrigger slightly corroded
o/s front driveshaft
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
both outer sills damaged
fuel filter insecure
n/s front , n/s and o/s centre and o/s rear seatbelt clasp assemblies incomplete
o/s rear and n/s front brake pad wear indicators disconnected
part(s) of the exhaust system deteriorated
both headlamps slightly loose
both out riggers corroded and both outer sills damaged
brake pad warning lamp illuminated
coolant bottle insecure
n/s floor to sill corroded and holed
n/s front , o/s and n/s rear and o/s rear rear seatbelt clasp assemblies casings incomplete
part(s) of the exhaust system deteriorated
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering system excessively tight unable to test (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS
both headlamps slightly loose
both out riggers corroded and both outer sills damaged
brake pad warning lamp illuminated
coolant level low and bottle insecure
n/s floor to sill corroded and holed
n/s front , o/s and n/s rear and o/s rear rear seatbelt clasp assemblies casings incomplete
o/s rear handbrake performance slightly low
part(s) of the exhaust system deteriorated
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play minor play (2.2.B.1f)
ns and os steering arms have slight play at the inner fixings
ns wiper poor
upper cam belt cover missing
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play minor play (2.2.B.1f)
ns and os steering arms have slight play at the inner fixings
ns wiper poor
upper cam belt cover missing
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front out riggers (2.4.A.3)
both outer sills damaged
brake warning lamp on, unable to fully see front brakes
front number plate damaged
nearside and offside centre seat belt clasps damaged
nearside rear bumper slightly insecure
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front out riggers (2.4.A.3)
both outer sills damaged
brake warning lamp on, unable to fully see front brakes
front number plate damaged
nail nearside rear tyre
nearside and offside centre seat belt clasps damaged
nearside rear bumper slightly insecure
offside rear light unit damaged
front numberplate
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
nearside rear tyre inner edge worn unevenly
offside rear parking sensor insecure
slight damage front number plate
wipers poor
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
nearside rear tyre inner edge worn unevenly
offside rear parking sensor insecure
slight damage front number plate
wipers poor
both outer centre seat belts, clasps incomplete
centre lapbelt not available
front numberplate condition
nearside rear tyre uneven wear, worn on edge, & bald spot on edge
slight fraying offside front seatbelt webbing
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 Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
both outer centre seat belts, clasps incomplete
centre lapbelt not available
front numberplate condition
nearside rear tyre uneven wear, worn on edge, & bald spot on edge
slight fraying offside front seatbelt webbing
brake warning light lit
front numberplate
offside rear tyre worn edge
oil leak
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
brake warning light lit
front numberplate
offside rear tyre worn edge
oil leak
n/s inner c.v gatier split
n/s inner cv joint
n/s/r tyre side wall
oil leak from engine bay
steering slightly rough
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
n/s inner c.v gatier split
n/s inner cv joint
n/s/r tyre side wall
oil leak from engine bay
steering slightly rough
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
both outer sills/ floor to sills damaged
brake pad warning lamp illuminated
n/s centre seatbelt clasp assembly incomplete
n/s front inner c.v gaitor split
oil leak from engine bay area and steering rack damp with fluid
as per test number 851392979267 dated 29/09/2009
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
brake warning lamp on
n/s inner c.v. gaiter split
Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Battery insecure
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak from engine bay area
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EJ55 XSO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 XSO, 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 XSO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 November 2005.
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