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EN05 RCV

2005 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

347,360 mi
Last recorded347,360 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 RCV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 347,360 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 325,051 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both front struts damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear undercarriage slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2019 325,051 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both front struts damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear undercarriage slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2018 309,133 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

undercarriage allover slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2017 285,500 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 262,315 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 224,026 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 244,020 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

Fail 20 Apr 2015 243,867 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

Pass 23 Apr 2014 225,989 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 205,800 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 177,985 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 177,985 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 147,264 miles

Center row center seat missing o/s rear most seat missing seat belt buckels not checked.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gas Tank corroading

Pass 17 Jun 2011 147,264 miles

Center row center seat missing o/s rear most seat missing seat belt buckels not checked.

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gas Tank corroading

Pass 15 Jun 2010 119,076 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 119,076 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 90,745 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres 3mm tread depth

Pass 25 Jul 2008 62,109 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 62,109 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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EN05 RCV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RCV, 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 EN05 RCV registered?

EN05 RCV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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