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EO05 UCS

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

177,050 mi
Last recorded177,050 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 177,050 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside and Nearside sill panels corroded

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 176,253 miles

Front Inner Both sill areas corroded and holed.

Front Inner Both wheel arches corroded and holed.

General underbody corrosion.

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 174,289 miles

Front Inner Both sill areas corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area.

Front Inner Both wheel arch areas corroded and holed.

General underbody corrosion

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 174,284 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg corroded and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area corroded and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Both sill areas corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area.

Front Inner Both wheel arch areas corroded and holed.

General underbody corrosion

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 173,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 173,078 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 172,456 miles

Front chassis legs corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

Under body corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2019 170,852 miles

Cuts to offside front tyre

Front chassis legs corroded

Nearside front brake hose slightly twisted and perished

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

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

Offside front brake hose perished

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2018 168,744 miles

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

Nearside front brake hose slightly twisted

Some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Aug 2017 166,769 miles

both sides front inner sills/outriggers heavy corrosion

patches of corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2016 156,235 miles

o/s/f tyre low on tread

o/s/f wing mirror screwed on

Fail 19 Aug 2016 156,235 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre low on tread

o/s/f wing mirror screwed on

Pass 26 Feb 2015 148,734 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 129,084 miles

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

both front tyres need replacing in approx 3-4000 miles

Pass 23 Feb 2013 105,016 miles

rear tyres approx 2000 miles

Pass 14 Mar 2012 85,913 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 1 Mar 2011 70,389 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 70,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 56,167 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 56,167 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 41,822 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 32,870 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 UCS is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EO05 UCS, 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 UCS is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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