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EK55 GMU

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

152,470 mi
Last recorded152,470 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 GMU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2019 152,470 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

brake pad waring light on

Pass 27 Jan 2018 140,580 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both with the tinge blue (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 140,580 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located coil spring broken (2.4.C.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced FRONT AND REAR (6.3.4a)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width FRONT AND REAR (6.3.4a)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both with the tinge blue (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 123,305 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the outer edges.

Front metal brake pipes are corroded.

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 14 Mar 2016 116,814 miles

corrosion to undercarriage & components

osf brake hose perished

Fail 7 Mar 2016 116,759 miles

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

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)

corrosion to undercarriage & components

osf brake hose perished

Pass 24 Mar 2015 110,080 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes at front corroded

front brake discs corroding

Fail 12 Mar 2015 109,880 miles

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

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

brake pipes at front corroded

corrosion to exhaust advanced at rear

front brake discs corroding

Pass 31 Mar 2014 101,638 miles

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

brake pipe at nsf corroded

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

front brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2014 101,638 miles

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

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)

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

brake pipe at nsf corroded

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

front brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2013 99,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2012 88,140 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 88,140 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 74,807 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 63,190 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 63,190 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 51,810 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 51,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 39,323 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 39,323 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)

recommend wheel alignment to be checked.

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 GMU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 EK55 GMU, 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 GMU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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