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EK05 PWE

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,872 mi
Last recorded143,872 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 143,872 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 143,872 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt buckle missing centre (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 130,370 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 130,368 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Air fresheners on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 126,207 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 116,138 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 116,029 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases no emmision done due to broken exhaust (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 105,317 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 104,837 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 88,909 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 88,909 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2013 76,599 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2013 76,599 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 66,248 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 66,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 59,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Apr 2010 52,951 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 46,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 May 2008 38,732 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 PWE is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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