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EK55 RWL

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,043 mi
Last recorded157,043 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 157,043 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 137,463 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 137,463 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 129,613 miles

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))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 119,727 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 109,282 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 109,282 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 101,686 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 101,636 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 90,922 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 90,922 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 79,749 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 69,383 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 69,383 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 58,651 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 49,485 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Sep 2009 38,801 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 30,423 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 RWL is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RWL, 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 RWL registered?

EK55 RWL is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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