CarVerify

Free Car Check

EK55 RZE

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,601 mi
Last recorded100,601 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 100,601 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 100,542 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 93,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 29 Oct 2024 93,134 miles

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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 3 Oct 2023 83,226 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Engine - Top cover & Undertray fitted

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Oct 2023 83,226 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Engine - Top cover & Undertray fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Mop over head lamp (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Mop over head lamp unit (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Oct 2022 71,725 miles

ENGINE - Large top cover & Under tray fitted

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And running out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And running out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyres - O/S & N/S Both out of shape

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights From 1 - 0 ()

Fail 4 Oct 2022 71,725 miles

ENGINE - Large top cover & Under tray fitted

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect O/S & N/S - Headlamp lens mopped over (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And running out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And running out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyres - O/S & N/S Both out of shape

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights From 1 - 0 ()

Pass 28 Oct 2021 58,629 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 58,620 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (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 Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2020 58,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 58,203 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 57,792 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 57,651 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 56,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 53,579 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 44,149 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inside slightly

Pass 16 Oct 2013 39,505 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 32,665 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 32,665 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 29,814 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 28,730 miles

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

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

rear tyres sidewalls beginning to perish

Pass 14 Oct 2009 26,636 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 23,697 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
Full Ford Galaxy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EK55 RZE is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EK55 RZE?

You can check the full history of EK55 RZE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EK55 RZE registered?

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

Is EK55 RZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK55 RZE shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK55 RZE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EK55 RZE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.