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EK55 GDE

2005 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,466 mi
Last recorded160,466 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 GDE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 160,466 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 152,070 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 141,035 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

coolant on minimum

Fail 18 Sep 2021 141,035 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

coolant on minimum

Fail 13 Sep 2021 141,028 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Multiple leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant on minimum

Pass 19 Sep 2020 129,452 miles

slight under body corrosion

Fail 9 Sep 2020 129,426 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded nsr/osr (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf/osf (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2019 124,697 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 124,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 122,581 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 117,457 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 117,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 109,001 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded All four to and from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 102,345 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 98,049 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 89,442 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 76,079 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 66,375 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 66,374 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 52,235 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 38,351 miles

Offside Rear 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 GDE is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GDE, 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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EK55 GDE is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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