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EK55 SLU

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

199,539 mi
Last recorded199,539 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 199,539 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 199,489 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 163,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint rear of engine (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

no rear seats fitted.

Pass 20 Jan 2023 125,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre inner and outer edges worn

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge worn

Fail 20 Jan 2023 125,120 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre inner and outer edges worn

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge worn

Fail 13 Dec 2022 125,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm bush (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm bush (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroding

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroding

Pass 5 Jan 2022 124,047 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 124,047 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 121,317 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 118,636 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 114,095 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 114,095 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 104,704 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 94,516 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 94,516 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 87,444 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 81,298 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 81,298 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 72,283 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 63,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 56,541 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 50,312 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 50,312 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 41,847 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 33,647 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 SLU 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 68%.

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 SLU, 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 SLU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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