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EK55 XVJ

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,485 mi
Last recorded91,485 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 91,485 miles

n/s/f tyre getting perished on sidewall

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit

Pass 12 Apr 2017 83,624 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (REAR BUSH) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 77,089 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 77,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 67,489 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 67,489 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 54,891 miles

small chips on screen

Fail 15 Jul 2014 54,891 miles

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

front discs badly worn & corroded

n/s/r shock damp

small chips on screen

Pass 20 Feb 2014 52,215 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 52,215 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 15 May 2013 48,243 miles

o/s/f brake hose shows signs of chaffing

Pass 10 May 2012 41,114 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2012 41,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 35,006 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 31,290 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 23,580 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 23,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 23,426 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 16,406 miles

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

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 XVJ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XVJ, 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 XVJ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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