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EK55 XYU

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

185,815 mi
Last recorded185,815 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 185,815 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes and offside outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 178,226 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 178,226 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 170,018 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 162,990 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 156,646 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 143,291 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 128,471 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 116,172 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 103,282 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 88,428 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 76,549 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 67,235 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 57,779 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 49,935 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 44,177 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)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 34,964 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 26,120 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 26,120 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XYU 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 89.5%.

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 XYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK55 XYU registered?

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

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The MOT history for EK55 XYU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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