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EK05 BVU

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,159 mi
Last recorded99,159 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 BVU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 99,159 miles

All brake disc light surface corrosion

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Rear underside vehicle components light surface corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 99,034 miles

All brake discs light surface corrosion

Back exhaust box corroding

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 98,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 98,949 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of inner sill around axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of inner sill around axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 98,323 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 97,763 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 97,757 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 96,759 miles

all pipes undersealed

Pass 10 Sep 2019 95,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 92,830 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 92,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 81,486 miles

Front and rear suspension corroded.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

O/S/F and N/S/F outer chassis rails corroded.

O/S/R and N/S/R inner sill corroded.

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

Play in O/S/F inner c.v joint has slight play.

Fail 21 Aug 2017 81,484 miles

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

Front and rear suspension corroded.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

O/S/F and N/S/F outer chassis rails corroded.

O/S/R and N/S/R inner sill corroded.

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

Play in O/S/F inner c.v joint has slight play.

Pass 19 Aug 2016 79,805 miles

All four tyre sidewall are perished but no cord exposed.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

underside of vehicle corroded.

Fail 18 Aug 2016 79,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

All four tyre sidewall are perished but no cord exposed.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 77,400 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

all exhaust connections signs corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2014 73,406 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 73,343 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil level low

nearside front tyre uneven wear

offside front anti roll bar link slightly distorted

steel wheel fitted to nearside front

Fail 2 Dec 2013 73,342 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil level low

nearside front tyre uneven wear

offside front anti roll bar link slightly distorted

steel wheel fitted to nearside front

Pass 7 Dec 2012 65,751 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 65,751 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)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 58,811 miles

2 rear seats not fitted belts not checked

Pass 16 Dec 2010 53,037 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 44,363 miles

n/s front tyre outer wall cut damaged

Fail 15 Dec 2009 44,363 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre outer wall cut damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2008 31,514 miles

Oil leak

spare wheel loose

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 BVU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EK05 BVU, 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 BVU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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