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EK55 XWH

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

252,384 mi
Last recorded252,384 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 252,384 miles

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

heavily undersealed

no passenger seats fitted at time of test

slight play in various bushes and joints

Pass 1 Jul 2021 245,956 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all have slight mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 245,956 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all have slight mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 241,307 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 238,815 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 232,745 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Mar 2017 230,151 miles

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

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

front tyres worn close to wear bars

Fail 22 Feb 2017 230,047 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

front tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 15 Feb 2016 223,894 miles

Corrosion at rear of both front to rear metal brake pipes

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

Offside Slight play ion steering rack end

STRONG ADVISE heavy corrosion to O/S rear metal brake pipe

Fail 15 Feb 2016 223,893 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Corrosion at rear of both front to rear metal brake pipes

Handbrake cabl e broken on roller brake test

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

Offside Slight play ion steering rack end

STRONG ADVISE heavy corrosion to O/S rear metal brake pipe

Pass 27 Feb 2015 218,848 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2015 218,848 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 19,114 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2013 153,851 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 113,885 miles

offside front and rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 8 Mar 2011 73,041 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 69,862 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 54,766 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 43,441 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 XWH 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 78.9%.

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 XWH, 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 XWH registered?

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

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