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EK55 SJX

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

146,835 mi
Last recorded146,835 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2025 146,835 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 146,737 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 141,373 miles
Fail 25 May 2024 141,350 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2023 133,880 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 125,500 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 125,190 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 115,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 115,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 111,603 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 107,356 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Tyres all slightly worn on edges.

Pass 27 Sep 2017 101,020 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 96,774 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 92,633 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 92,633 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 88,774 miles

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 14 Oct 2013 79,349 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 79,349 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 70,971 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 70,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 62,810 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 49,792 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 49,792 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 41,019 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 31,072 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
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EK55 SJX is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SJX, 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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What year was EK55 SJX registered?

EK55 SJX is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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