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EK55 XXW

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

157,429 mi
Last recorded157,429 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 157,429 miles

Chassis has been heavily undersealed

Fail 28 Mar 2026 157,429 miles

Chassis has been heavily undersealed

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 149,390 miles

Chassis has been heavily undersealed

Fail 7 Apr 2025 149,390 miles

Chassis has been heavily undersealed

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 135,008 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside/nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 12 Feb 2024 135,008 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside/nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

vehicle heavily under sealed

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 130,027 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 129,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 123,396 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 119,220 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 119,216 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 111,223 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 111,217 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2017 102,824 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 94,309 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 86,788 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 79,528 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 79,522 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 72,171 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 65,324 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 57,975 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 46,494 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Aug 2009 30,540 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 XXW is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XXW, 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 XXW registered?

EK55 XXW is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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