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EO05 OYB

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

138,069 mi
Last recorded138,069 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 OYB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 138,069 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Dec 2024 138,055 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking Coming out of the steering rack Boot (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF&OSF&Central rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSR&OSR Inner sill corroded within 30cm of a suspention mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to inspect rear seats due to them being removed at time of test

Pass 13 Nov 2023 135,620 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 135,542 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 130,666 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Oct 2021 125,147 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and rear centre child seats fitted ()

Fail 21 Oct 2021 125,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords splits in tyre to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and rear centre child seats fitted ()

Pass 27 Oct 2020 120,486 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing outer wall and wearing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f chassis corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight roughness (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing outer wall and wearing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust corroding

Fail 23 Oct 2020 120,339 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in o/s/f chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing outer wall and wearing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f chassis corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight roughness (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing outer wall and wearing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

exhaust corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2019 107,702 miles

Aux drive belt shows wear

Both sides front chassis corroding

Both sides rear metal brake pipes corroded

Exhaust corroded

Slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 23 Apr 2019 107,701 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to seal crossmember holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Aux drive belt shows wear

Both sides front chassis corroding

Both sides rear metal brake pipes corroded

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Upper dust cover deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 24 Apr 2018 98,835 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 98,835 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 94,102 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 85,762 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 85,762 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)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 85,702 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

air box/intake pipe broken

both font brake discs inner surfaces pitted/corroded

both front tyres bald on inner edges

centre stoplight not working - not sure if it is connected

exhaust rear box deteriorated

offside rear seat not fitted at time of test

under-tray fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 78,732 miles

all 4 tyres worn on inner edges

coolant leak

exhaust centre hanger broken - system still just supported

Pass 1 Mar 2014 71,498 miles

exhaust centre section hanger broken

Pass 11 Mar 2013 64,976 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 57,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 49,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 42,667 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 35,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 27,464 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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EO05 OYB is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OYB, 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 OYB is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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