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EK05 PGU

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

187,155 mi
Last recorded187,155 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 187,155 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2018 184,468 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 184,549 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 May 2018 167,282 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 146,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

offside and nearside front outer body sills damaged on lip.

Fail 2 Nov 2017 146,710 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters broken (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

offside and nearside front outer body sills damaged on lip.

Pass 2 May 2017 127,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight damage to front outer body sills.

Fail 2 May 2017 127,112 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight damage to front outer body sills.

Pass 8 Nov 2016 112,039 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 112,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2016 95,062 miles

damage to nearside outer body sill.

exhaust corroded at rear.

front brake discs corroded on inner facings.

Pass 16 Mar 2016 94,969 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC CORRODED INNER SURFACE

REAR MOST SEAT FOLDED,FITTED WRONG WAY

Pass 10 Apr 2015 88,537 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 88,537 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 81,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 73,764 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 66,668 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 59,671 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 50,221 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 42,750 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 32,555 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 PGU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 PGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK05 PGU registered?

EK05 PGU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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