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EK55 RPY

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

204,000 mi
Last recorded204,000 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 RPY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 204,000 miles

Lower body showing general corrosion due to age

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inner inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 197,972 miles

Lower General underbody showing signs of corrosion to body & suspension components.

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 192,659 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight Corrosion in the middle section exhaust due to age (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer CV Boot cracking but still stopping the ingress of dirt. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 186,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2020 179,645 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 174,545 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 168,151 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 160,162 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2016 153,605 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 150,898 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 150,898 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 145,539 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 145,538 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

offside rear passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle so unable to test other related components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 139,141 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 132,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2012 132,170 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 126,704 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 126,704 miles

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

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

osr side light inop (1 bulb in a 2 bulb system

Pass 8 Oct 2010 116,943 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 88,662 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 67,103 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 RPY is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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