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EK55 HWZ

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,796 mi
Last recorded118,796 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 118,796 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 May 2021 118,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 116,899 miles

both front brake flexi hoses signs of perishing.

both front shock top cups signs of rust/corrosion.

engine covers and shields fitted unable to fully inspect.

front brake discs rusty lip.

o/s/r shock light oil mist.

various sections of metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

vehicle under side and sill sections signs of age related surface rust/corrosion.

Pass 22 Mar 2019 113,010 miles

both n/s and o/s front brake flexi pipes signs of cracking/perishing.

both n/s and o/s front top suspension cups very rusty and slight lift in rubber mounts.

engine covers and shields fitted unable to fully inspect.

engine oil leak (above under tray ?)

front brake discs rusty lip.

n/s/r tyre worn inner and outer edges and badly cracked/perished.

o/s/f tyre badly worn inner edge and close to 1.6mm.

o/s/r tyre worn inner and outer edges and badly cracked/perished.

slight P.A.S fluid leak from steering rack on the n/s.

steering judders where aux drive belt is slipping.

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Fail 20 Mar 2019 112,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both n/s and o/s front brake flexi pipes signs of cracking/perishing.

both n/s and o/s front top suspension cups very rusty and slight lift in rubber mounts.

engine covers and shields fitted unable to fully inspect.

engine oil leak (above under tray ?)

front brake discs rusty lip.

n/s/r tyre worn inner and outer edges and badly cracked/perished.

o/s/f tyre badly worn inner edge and close to 1.6mm.

o/s/r tyre worn inner and outer edges and badly cracked/perished.

slight P.A.S fluid leak from steering rack on the n/s.

steering judders where aux drive belt is slipping.

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 12 Mar 2018 108,517 miles

o/s/r tyre signs of cracking/perished.

oil mist steering rack area on the n/s.

rear exhaust box outer layer rusty.

shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect.

slight free play n/s/f top suspension cup.

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 6 Mar 2017 103,445 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer.

o/s/f tyre worn inner.

oil mist o/s/f shock.

slight PAS leak rack area.

slight free play both front anti roll bar link rubbers.

slight free play both front top bearings/mounts.

Pass 15 Mar 2016 97,067 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 97,065 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 87,998 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 87,998 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 78,707 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

damage to front numberplate

n/s/f sidelight dim

Fail 7 Mar 2014 78,700 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

damage to front numberplate

n/s/f sidelight dim

Pass 4 Mar 2013 70,527 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 61,961 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2011 50,953 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 43,047 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 36,384 miles

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 HWZ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HWZ, 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 HWZ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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