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EK05 BFO

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,198 mi
Last recorded118,198 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 BFO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 118,198 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 116,062 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 116,062 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 105,689 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING OUTER TREAD

Fail 10 Nov 2016 105,688 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SECTION BROKEN (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment TOP MOUNT SEIZED NOISE FROM BEARING (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment TOP MOUNT SEIZED NOISE FROM BEARING (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING OUTER TREAD

Pass 10 Nov 2015 95,779 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 95,779 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2014 86,614 miles

Both inner rear tyre treads wearing unevenly

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 76,958 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 76,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 69,691 miles

BOTH FRONT TOP MOUNTS SEIZING

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING INNER TREAD CLOSE TO LIMITS

Pass 24 Nov 2011 62,861 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 58,064 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 53,085 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 45,874 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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EK05 BFO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EK05 BFO, 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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EK05 BFO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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