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EK05 UMS

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

286,363 mi
Last recorded286,363 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 UMS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 286,363 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 266,192 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 238,879 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 223,210 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2020 135,517 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 125,239 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 121,626 miles

Front tyres wearing on edgrs

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 121,624 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front tyres wearing on edgrs

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 115,146 miles

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

pad warning lamp on

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2017 115,146 miles

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

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

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

pad warning lamp on

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2016 108,664 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 102,424 miles

f tyres wearing on edges close to limit

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroding

Pass 8 Apr 2014 95,694 miles

All tyres wearing uneven

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 24 Mar 2014 95,512 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tryres wearing uneven

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 11 Apr 2013 88,510 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 88,510 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 80,518 miles

play in f top mounts

Pass 13 Apr 2011 73,420 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 9 Apr 2010 67,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2009 62,261 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 57,889 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 57,889 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 UMS is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 UMS, 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 UMS is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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