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EK55 RWJ

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,599 mi
Last recorded77,599 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 77,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 77,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 62,591 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 51,163 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 51,163 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 49,970 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 48,660 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 47,811 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 46,062 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 42,848 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 38,594 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 38,594 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 35,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 32,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 29,277 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 24,878 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyre treads low (215/55r1693ve/l)

rear wiper perished and juddery/smeary.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 20,933 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 17,096 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)

both rear tyres cracking

nearside front tyre cracking

Fail 10 Sep 2008 13,384 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside and offside rear and nearside front tyre outer walls cracking.

undershield nuts missing.

various small stone chips on heated front screen.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 13,384 miles

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

nearside and offside rear and nearside front tyre outer walls cracking.

undershield nuts missing.

various small stone chips on heated front screen.

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 RWJ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RWJ, 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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What year was EK55 RWJ registered?

EK55 RWJ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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