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EK55 RXX

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

195,995 mi
Last recorded195,995 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 195,995 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 195,993 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 190,331 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 190,331 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 186,964 miles

both front top shocker mounts have slight play

Fail 31 Jul 2018 186,964 miles

both front top shocker mounts have slight play

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 177,637 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 165,749 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 165,745 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement Handbrake cable (3.5.1k)

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

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

Advise front brake disc's corroded inner face

Advise rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2015 157,261 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front and offside front brake pipes from brake hoses to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush become unbonded in places (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside rear brake disc outer braking surface corroded from outer edge (3.5.1i)

exhaust front pipe to catalyst joint flanges heavy corrosion

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm and tread worn low on inner edge area

offside rear tyre tread worn low on inner edge area

slight judder from steering assembly when steering wheel operated lock to lock

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 19 Aug 2015 157,261 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front and offside front brake pipes from brake hoses to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush become unbonded in places (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside rear brake disc outer braking surface corroded from outer edge (3.5.1i)

exhaust front pipe to catalyst joint flanges heavy corrosion

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm and tread worn low on inner edge area

offside rear tyre tread worn low on inner edge area

slight judder from steering assembly when steering wheel operated lock to lock

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Aug 2014 148,325 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2014 148,325 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 131,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 5 Sep 2012 110,078 miles

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

nearside and offside rear brake disc outer braking surfaces corroded from outer edges

offside rear brake caliper handbrake lever not against stop when handbrake released

Fail 24 Aug 2012 109,522 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

nearside and offside rear brake disc outer braking surfaces corroded from outer edges

offside rear brake caliper handbrake lever not against stop when handbrake released

Pass 3 Sep 2011 84,223 miles

Slight leak from o/s/rear shock absorber

Pass 18 Sep 2010 63,879 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)

slight corrossion to rear exhaust box and joint

Pass 19 Sep 2009 45,494 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 34,427 miles

Rear row of seats missing

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 RXX is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RXX, 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 RXX is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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