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EO05 YLC

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

66,100 mi
Last recorded66,100 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 66,100 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears painted with grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil rears in poor cond (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r perished n/s/r in poor cond perished with cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front outer sills & box sections in poor cond corroded but at present just away from any prescribed areas

Fail 17 Feb 2026 66,099 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears painted with grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil rears in poor cond (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r perished n/s/r in poor cond perished with cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front outer sills & box sections in poor cond corroded but at present just away from any prescribed areas

Pass 20 Feb 2025 64,646 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes painted with grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r tyre in poor cond perished with cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 64,646 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/f pipe to hose & both short pipes on both front calipers. (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes painted with grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r tyre in poor cond perished with cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 62,115 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f to hose corroded, both rears & sort fronts painted in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished with cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 62,115 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f to hose corroded, both rears & sort fronts painted in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished with cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 59,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust corroded slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 56,189 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 53,793 miles

Engine management warning lamp does not illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 52,470 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 52,463 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill holed and excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded small pipe from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R and O/S/Rear steel brake pipes both corroded running along lower wishbones (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small pipe from flexi to caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 49,663 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 47,580 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 45,077 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 45,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 41,635 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 41,631 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 38,915 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 38,914 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 36,463 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 34,113 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 31,373 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 283,809 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 28,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 24,205 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 24,205 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 20,369 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 16,202 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 YLC is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YLC, 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 YLC is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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