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EK05 PHJ

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,980 mi
Last recorded123,980 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2025 123,980 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 118,491 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 112,712 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 112,560 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 105,983 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 99,694 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 98,707 miles

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 94,544 miles

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

undertray fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2018 94,544 miles

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

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

advise front brake discs inner faces corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2017 91,591 miles

advise both front brake discs inner faces corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2016 84,174 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 76,979 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 69,631 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 61,676 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 55,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2012 55,165 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2011 48,706 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

advise front brake discs worn/corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2011 46,291 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

advise front brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2010 39,978 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 33,810 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 28,588 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 PHJ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver 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 PHJ, 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 PHJ registered?

EK05 PHJ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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