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EN05 KGU

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

248,978 mi
Last recorded248,978 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 KGU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 248,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 248,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 240,789 miles

Nearside Front Upper top mount slight play

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 240,789 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Upper top mount slight play

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 234,358 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Top suspension mount worn

Offside Rear Inner sidelight not working

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 234,358 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Passenger seats not fitted in correct position (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Top suspension mount worn

Offside Rear Inner sidelight not working

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 234,328 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Passenger seat not fitted in correct location (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill near jacking point excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill near jacking point excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill near jacking point excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Top suspension mount worn

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 229,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 220,734 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill joint corroded and damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill joint corroded and damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front top mount worn

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 220,734 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill joint corroded and damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill joint corroded and damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front top mount worn

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure spare fitted at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 215,647 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on its inner edge

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn low on its outer edges

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2017 213,206 miles

body damage to front sill panel

brake disc in poor condition

vehicle covers fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2017 213,206 miles

Nearside 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)

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

body damage to front sill panel

brake disc in poor condition

spare wheel lose

vehicle covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2016 207,006 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 179,742 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 179,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Clutch dragging.

N/S Front tyre - nail in tread and very low tread on inner edge.

O/S Front tyre - wearing on inner edge.

Pass 1 Aug 2013 131,886 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 131,886 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 124,107 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 17 Jul 2012 124,107 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 28 Jun 2011 106,313 miles

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 28 Jun 2011 106,313 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 22 Jul 2010 89,068 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 89,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 66,949 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 48,048 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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EN05 KGU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 EN05 KGU, 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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EN05 KGU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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