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EK55 RMZ

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

127,752 mi
Last recorded127,752 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 127,752 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 127,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 117,842 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 147,841 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 108,646 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 97,215 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 97,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2013 83,858 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 83,855 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 71,459 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 71,434 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 71,297 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 62,661 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 62,661 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 54,285 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 54,285 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 40,244 miles

exhaust badly rusted at rear

o/s/r and both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Aug 2008 28,826 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 RMZ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RMZ, 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 RMZ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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