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EK05 FXA

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

72,231 mi
Last recorded72,231 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 FXA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 72,231 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

drivers seat modified for disability use

Pass 25 Mar 2021 68,881 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front brake discs worn

heavy knock coming from offside front. No visible play felt in the suspension but possible issue with front shock absorbers

Pass 27 Feb 2020 65,095 miles

Offside Front headlight clips broken but still secure

items in the rear unable to fully check belts

slight diesel fumes smell

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2020 65,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front headlight clips broken but still secure

items in the rear unable to fully check belts

slight diesel fumes smell

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2019 59,634 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2017 56,580 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 56,568 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 51,605 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 46,223 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 46,223 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 41,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 36,852 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 33,607 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 31,391 miles

both front wishbone bushes splitting

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2010 28,084 miles

both rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Mar 2009 61,619 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 18,423 miles

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

nearside front top suspension mount slightly worn

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 FXA 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 82.4%.

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 FXA, 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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What year was EK05 FXA registered?

EK05 FXA is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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