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EK55 BVM

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

114,776 mi
Last recorded114,776 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 BVM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 114,776 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 106,905 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 99,066 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 92,645 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 92,645 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 87,036 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (Several chips) (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 87,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust clamp cracked but no blow detected

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (Several chips) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 83,973 miles

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked.

Pass 2 Sep 2020 77,666 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 77,666 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2019 70,722 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

off side front drive shaft inner gaiter is perished/cracked.

off side front metal brake pipe shows corrosion/pitting.

spare wheel is missing from the carrier.

Pass 15 Sep 2018 68,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

at least 1 light source at the near side rear position lamp is inoperative.

off side front metal brake pipe shows extensive corrosion/pitting.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

off side front, near side front and the off side rear tyres are perished/cracked.

Pass 12 Sep 2017 63,539 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 63,537 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section at rear joint is heavily corroded and leaking. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc c/v gaiter is split. (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear exhaust silencer section is heavily corroded.

Pass 13 Sep 2016 60,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded at rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 57,342 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 51,646 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 48,625 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 43,745 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 39,399 miles

both rear tyres cracks on outer walls not to core

Pass 27 Sep 2010 35,312 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 29,870 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 23,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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EK55 BVM is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EK55 BVM, 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 EK55 BVM registered?

EK55 BVM is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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