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EK55 RZW

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

154,698 mi
Last recorded154,698 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 RZW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 154,698 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 154,688 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 289,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 271,016 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 270,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 251,345 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 251,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 228,947 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 209,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear seats have beem taken out of vehicle

Pass 7 Nov 2013 209,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear seats have beem taken out of vehicle

Pass 12 Nov 2012 185,297 miles

all rear seats are not fitted in vehicle at time of mot test

Fail 7 Nov 2012 185,119 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

all rear seats are not fitted in vehicle at time of mot test

Pass 19 Oct 2011 163,019 miles

slight lip to front brake disc's

slight misting in o/s/f head lamp

Fail 19 Oct 2011 162,980 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight lip to front brake disc's

slight misting in o/s/f head lamp

Pass 29 Sep 2010 134,340 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 102,983 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 62,954 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

all rear 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 RZW is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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