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EK55 RYH

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

175,621 mi
Last recorded175,621 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2021 175,621 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out-rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded and holed, just outside of seat belt prescribed area

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has wear or free play close to excess

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out-rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

crush damage to both sills

Pass 30 Oct 2020 159,780 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 155,406 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 155,373 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box / pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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 Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 144,421 miles

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

Nearside Front inner and outer constant velocity boots deteriorated

Nearside Front inner sill corroded and holed, just outside of a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system in very poor condition

Pass 21 Nov 2017 136,733 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 136,733 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement end bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement end bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 131,439 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 131,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 120,749 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 120,749 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 110,202 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on.

Coolant leak from rear heater unit.

Engine noisey at idle (rattle)

Many bolts missing from bell-housing, allowing engine / gear-box movement!

N/s/f outer door handle poor in operation.

N/s/f suspension lower wish-bone, rear bush in poor condition.

N/s/f tyre worn to 2mm tread depth.

Slight damage to o/s/r lamp unit.

Fail 12 Feb 2015 110,201 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning lamp on.

Coolant leak from rear heater unit.

Engine noisey at idle (rattle)

Many bolts missing from bell-housing, allowing engine / gear-box movement!

N/s/f outer door handle poor in operation.

N/s/f suspension lower wish-bone, rear bush in poor condition.

N/s/f tyre worn to 2mm tread depth.

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight damage to o/s/r lamp unit.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 58,270 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 58,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 56,578 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 53,264 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 47,562 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 41,381 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Near-side rear tyre tread area inner edge worn smooth.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 33,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 RYH 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 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 RYH, 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 RYH is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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