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EK55 XUR

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

182,503 mi
Last recorded182,503 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 182,503 miles

BOTH FRONT UPPER STRUT TOP MOUNTS/BEARINGS SLIGHTLY WORN

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REARS @ REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'REARMOST' (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR INNER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 182,369 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT UPPER STRUT TOP MOUNTS/BEARINGS SLIGHTLY WORN

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REARS @ REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'REARMOST' (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR INNER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 174,561 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 165,765 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 156,345 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 146,384 miles

both front inner sills corroded

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 13 Jul 2017 133,854 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front sill edge damaged

offside front inner sill corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2017 133,854 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front sill edge damaged

offside front inner sill corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2017 122,725 miles

both rear tyres inner edges slightly worn

Fail 19 Jan 2017 122,725 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

both rear tyres inner edges slightly worn

Pass 26 Jul 2016 111,681 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 111,329 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle has general corrosion throughout

Fail 15 Jun 2016 111,329 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)

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

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

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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Vehicle has general corrosion throughout

Pass 10 Apr 2015 99,967 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 87,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 73,670 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 57,920 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 57,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 41,092 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 32,366 miles

n/s inner cv boot split

Pass 6 Mar 2009 26,285 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 26,285 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

worn gearbox mounting

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 XUR is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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