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EK55 SJY

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

169,507 mi
Last recorded169,507 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 169,507 miles

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 May 2017 169,507 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 169,354 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

o/s mirror damaged

o/s/r door handle missing

Pass 8 Apr 2016 160,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 145,218 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 131,382 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 131,381 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front inner cv joint has excessive play

offside front shock absorber has a negligable damping effect

Pass 22 Mar 2013 113,153 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front shocker has negligable damping

Fail 21 Mar 2013 113,153 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front shocker has negligable damping

Pass 4 Apr 2012 84,048 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 84,048 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 65,836 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 60,223 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 SJY is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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