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EK55 RXJ

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

190,120 mi
Last recorded190,120 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 190,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL WITHSTANDS CAT TEST (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL WITHSTANDS CAT TEST (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL WITHSTANDS CAT TEST (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 187,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 179,440 miles

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

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

both sides sills have slight corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2020 176,015 miles

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

Central exhaust system deteriorated

No seats fitted in rear

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 164,221 miles

Both rear tyres tread stepped

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 164,221 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Both rear tyres tread stepped

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 150,486 miles

Both rear tyres tread stepped

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Strong advise nearside front sill corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 139,862 miles

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

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside rear tyre tread steeped

Fail 18 Sep 2017 139,862 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside rear tyre tread steeped

Pass 15 Sep 2016 126,913 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Strong advise also heavily corroded (7.1.2)

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

No rear seats fitted to rear of vehicle

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Sep 2016 126,913 miles

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

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Strong advise also heavily corroded (7.1.2)

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

No rear seats fitted to rear of vehicle

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 114,103 miles

Centre Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn edges and 2.5mm

Nearside steering has slight play

Offside Front Upper strut mount has slight play

both rear tyres perishing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 114,102 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn edges and 2.5mm

Nearside steering has slight play

Offside Front Upper strut mount has slight play

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

both rear tyres perishing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 101,013 miles

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 1 Oct 2014 101,013 miles

Offside Inner 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 not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2013 86,894 miles

Front wipers require replacing

Nearside front tyre close to marker bars

Only one rear seat fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Sep 2012 73,722 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 73,722 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 60,136 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 45,131 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 34,733 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 25,391 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 RXJ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RXJ, 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 RXJ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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