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EK55 SGU

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,947 mi
Last recorded168,947 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2022 168,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row ()

Spare tyre defective ()

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 11 Oct 2021 165,652 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective Sidewall split. ()

Fail 11 Oct 2021 165,652 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective Sidewall split. ()

Pass 13 Oct 2020 162,884 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 162,882 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2 Places leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2019 154,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 135,856 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 128,350 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 116,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 107,735 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 100,833 miles

nsr and osr metal brake pipes are quite rusty

rear tyres are getting a little low on inner edges

Fail 22 Oct 2014 100,831 miles

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

nsr and osr metal brake pipes are quite rusty

rear tyres are getting a little low on inner edges

Fail 19 Sep 2013 89,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear row seats not fitted belts not fully tested. center row center seat not fitted belt not tested.

Pass 19 Sep 2013 89,970 miles

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

rear row seats not fitted belts not fully tested. center row center seat not fitted belt not tested.

Pass 11 Oct 2012 82,373 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 82,373 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 73,989 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 64,272 miles

front discs lipped

n/s inner driveshaft gaiter split

n/s/f tyre on 3mm in places and edges thin

o/s/f tyre inner shoulder bald

Pass 1 Oct 2009 55,676 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cut down to cords

n/s/r tyre sidewall slighty perished

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm + cut down to cords

Pass 2 Oct 2008 47,605 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/r tyre sidewall slighty perished

o/s/r tyre small cut down to cords

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 SGU 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 70%.

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

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