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EK55 OBE

2005 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,868 mi
Last recorded144,868 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 OBE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 144,868 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REARS. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONTS. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS WORN ON EDGES AND GETTING CLOSE TO LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSF, NSR, OSF, OSR. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 144,855 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER AND INNER END OF SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER AND INNER END OF SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT AND REAR. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR, OSR, NSF, OSF AREAS. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 135,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 127,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 120,204 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 120,202 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped on outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped on outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 111,241 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2016 98,759 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2016 98,754 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 84,808 miles

damage to n/s front tyre

Fail 30 Apr 2015 84,808 miles

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

damage to n/s front tyre

Pass 1 May 2014 72,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 60,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyre walls have cuts

unable to test offside rear/rear seatbelt as seat not fitted in car

Pass 1 May 2012 48,022 miles

engine undershield fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2011 46,025 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rearmost seats stowed position.

Fail 9 Dec 2011 46,025 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

rearmost seats stowed position.

Pass 22 Dec 2010 42,549 miles

Advise N/S/R tyre wearing on edges

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

Fail 22 Dec 2010 42,549 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Advise N/S/R tyre wearing on edges

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 35,711 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 27,285 miles

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

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 OBE is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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