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EK05 PZS

2005 Ford Galaxy

Gold Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,656 mi
Last recorded157,656 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 PZS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 157,656 miles

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

both rear sills slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2016 157,656 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear sills slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 144,539 miles

Exhaust Heat Sheild Unsecured

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2015 144,539 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust Heat Sheild Unsecured

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2014 134,999 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 118,665 miles

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)

offside rear light repaired

Pass 9 May 2012 105,145 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 105,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 94,296 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 94,296 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 75,983 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 56,611 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)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 39,367 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 39,367 miles

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

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

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 PZS is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Gold with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 PZS, 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 PZS is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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