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EK55 RVZ

2005 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

161,188 mi
Last recorded161,188 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 RVZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 161,188 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 149,682 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 149,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 149,587 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 146,238 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 142,969 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes front to rear... (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight play nsf bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 137,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 137,958 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 132,317 miles

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

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Sep 2018 132,317 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Sep 2017 114,885 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test x2 ()

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 114,885 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test x2 ()

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 94,881 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear seats not fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2016 94,881 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear seats not fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2015 87,333 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 87,333 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 74,287 miles

n/s/r seat not fitted

o/s/r seat not fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2014 74,287 miles

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

n/s/r seat not fitted

o/s/r seat not fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2013 61,498 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r seat not fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2012 51,976 miles

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

both rear seats not fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2012 51,976 miles

both rear seats not fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2011 42,392 miles

Nearside Front 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)

both rear seats not fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2010 33,908 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 33,908 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 27,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside center and nearside rear seats not fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2008 21,258 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 21,256 miles

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

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

front brake balance

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 RVZ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 RVZ, 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 RVZ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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