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EK05 MWG

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

106,807 mi
Last recorded106,807 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 MWG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 106,807 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 106,807 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability both sides (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 102,655 miles

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

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner side

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on both outer and inner sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Traction control lamp on dash

Undertray fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Fail 20 Aug 2022 102,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner side

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on both outer and inner sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Traction control lamp on dash

Undertray fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 7 Sep 2021 100,079 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 97,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 94,223 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 94,202 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2018 89,390 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2018 89,390 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2017 82,568 miles

both inner and outer sills rusted

Pass 2 Sep 2016 79,734 miles

brake pad warning light is on all pads are ok

cannot see brake fluid level

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

offside tyre has a screw in tread and leaking air

Fail 31 Aug 2016 79,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cannot see brake fluid level

brake pad warning light is on all pads are ok

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

offside tyre has a screw in tread and leaking air

Pass 11 Sep 2015 75,484 miles

Brake pad warning light is on all pads look ok

Cannot see brake fluid level

Engine and under body cover fitted at time of testing

Nearside front tyre has bad inner and outer tread wear recommend to renew

Nearside rear brake sensor is broken

Fail 8 Sep 2015 75,440 miles

Nearside Front 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 Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light is on all pads look ok

Cannot see brake fluid level

Engine and under body cover fitted at time of testing

Nearside front tyre has bad inner and outer tread wear recommend to renew

Nearside rear brake sensor is broken

Pass 4 Sep 2014 66,852 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 15 Aug 2013 57,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

engine management light on

nearside front tyre starting to wear inner edge

offside front tyre starting to wear inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2012 51,665 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)

check brake warning light on

engine managment light on

Fail 10 Sep 2012 51,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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)

check brake warning light on

engine managment light on

Pass 8 Sep 2011 44,877 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 39,424 miles

nsf brake caliper has a slight misting of brake fluid pls get this checked

Fail 13 Sep 2010 39,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsf brake caliper has a slight misting of brake fluid pls get this checked

Fail 18 Aug 2010 39,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 30,274 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 18,417 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 18,261 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

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 MWG is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 MWG, 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 MWG is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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