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EK55 OBA

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,124 mi
Last recorded111,124 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 OBA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 111,124 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre silencer outer skin corroded and loose. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat frame broken allowing slight movement, not affecting seat belt mounting.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting adrift and slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test third row seats not fitted at time of test. ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both plates deteriorated. (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 111,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded nsf pipe at caliper corroded excessive. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nsr brake pipe on radius arm. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded osf pipe at caliper corroded excessive. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded osr brake pipe on radius arm. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced osr wheel arch/mudguard corroded excessive. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre silencer outer skin corroded and loose. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat frame broken allowing slight movement. not affecting seat belt mounting.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting adrift and slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row seats not fitted at time of test. ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both plates deteriorated. (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 110,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 110,520 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 109,726 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2022 108,226 miles

Centre and rear exhaust very deteriorated and corroded. One mount snapped off of rear silencer box and outer skin falling off

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine coolant on minimum level

Engine oil a bit high on dipstick

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link pipes from hoses to caliper both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides perished and starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both a bit hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in both front top strut mountings

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides quite corroded along rear suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in front of silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 108,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting area excessively corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting area excessively corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Centre and rear exhaust very deteriorated and corroded. One mount snapped off of rear silencer box and outer skin falling off

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine coolant on minimum level

Engine oil a bit high on dipstick

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link pipes from hoses to caliper both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides perished and starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both a bit hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in both front top strut mountings

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides quite corroded along rear suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in front of silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 105,675 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 105,619 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 103,434 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 98,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 88,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge . would advise attention (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front seat upright pivot worn slightly

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front seat base worn slightly

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close lower hinge pin worn (6.2.B.2)

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

exhaust joints corroded

rear exhaust silencer deterioated

Fail 16 Mar 2018 88,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front seat upright pivot worn slightly

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking / perishing would advise attention (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge . would advise attention (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules link pipe on brake caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front seat base worn slightly

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close lower hinge pin worn (6.2.B.2)

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

exhaust joints corroded

rear exhaust silencer deterioated

Pass 17 Mar 2017 80,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer outer skins corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2017 80,232 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside wiper blade has poor section of clearing on sreen

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly and close to canvas on inner edge

Rear silencer outer skins corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2016 76,971 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Oct 2016 76,971 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2015 68,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 30 Sep 2014 60,326 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

slight damage to offside rear light lense

Pass 18 Oct 2013 52,869 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 15 Oct 2013 52,853 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2012 45,803 miles

Rear tyres getting low on edges

Unable to check 2nd row offside seat belt as child seat fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2011 39,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 33,404 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres uneven tread and cuts

Pass 15 Oct 2009 30,855 miles

slight flat spots to both rear tyres and small cuts.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 26,874 miles

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge and close to limits.n/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge and on limits.both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

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 OBA is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 OBA, 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 OBA is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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