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EO05 OJP

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

148,783 mi
Last recorded148,783 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 OJP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 148,783 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 148,424 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet secondary retaining device not working

Handbrake performance low

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Inner tailight incorrect bulb

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside and nearside front sill flanges damaged and corroded

Offside rear brakes showing signs of overheating

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

Play in offside and nearside front strut top mountings

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 4 Sep 2017 139,044 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 139,044 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 129,044 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 May 2016 128,734 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inside (3.5.1i)

Front front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2015 116,010 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 May 2014 104,529 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 103,958 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 May 2013 89,466 miles

Both front outer sill flanges damaged

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Apr 2013 89,166 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Both front outer sill flanges damaged

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Apr 2012 81,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Apr 2012 81,127 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear tyres cracked

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Apr 2011 74,757 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 67,746 miles

Brake warning light on

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

n/s inner cv gaiter split

Pass 5 Mar 2009 61,215 miles

nearside front inner cv gaitor split

Pass 11 Mar 2008 51,970 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 51,970 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EO05 OJP is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EO05 OJP, 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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EO05 OJP is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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