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EK05 FYD

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

191,538 mi
Last recorded191,538 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 191,538 miles

Front Both side front jacking points slightly corroded

Front Both side front outer sills corroded but not structural

Pass 4 Nov 2021 181,268 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 171,779 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play also rear bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front mirrors taped up / function of the is not impaired

brake pipes are covered in grease / corroded

couple of small stone chips in the front windscreen

front & rear anti roll bar links & D bushes have slight play in them

front & rear brake discs are scored / corroding / worn

front & rear springs are corroded

front outer sills are damaged / corroded & inner sills are corroded

offside rear light lens is cracked

slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area

Fail 30 Oct 2020 171,775 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play also rear bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front mirrors taped up / function of the is not impaired

brake pipes are covered in grease / corroded

couple of small stone chips in the front windscreen

front & rear anti roll bar links & D bushes have slight play in them

front & rear brake discs are scored / corroding / worn

front & rear springs are corroded

front outer sills are damaged / corroded & inner sills are corroded

offside rear light lens is cracked

slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area

Pass 13 Apr 2019 158,465 miles

All four tyres are wearing on the inside edges

Engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

OSF & NSF anti roll bar links & D bushes have slight play in them

OSR light lens is cracked

brake pipes are covered in grease / corroded

front & rear brake discs are scored / corroding

Pass 6 Apr 2018 147,260 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 147,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 136,674 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod inner rack joint (steering tie rod) (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers fitted in engine bay obscuring view of most components

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to some sections covered in grease

unable to inspect wheel bolts due to covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 4 May 2017 136,651 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working both lamps not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod inner rack joint (steering tie rod) (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers fitted in engine bay obscuring view of most components

reverse lamp not working

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to some sections covered in grease

unable to inspect wheel bolts due to covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 16 Nov 2016 129,445 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 117,918 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 106,884 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 105,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 105,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 1 Apr 2014 97,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

hand brake linkage return spring broken,but operating ok

rear row of seats not fitted at time of test

very small cracks on outer edge of offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2014 97,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

hand brake linkage return spring broken,but operating ok

rear row of seats not fitted at time of test

very small cracks on outer edge of offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2013 86,789 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 78,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear row seats not fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2011 72,153 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2010 61,290 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 50,712 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 39,809 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)

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 FYD is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FYD, 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 FYD is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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