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EO05 YOT

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

222,875 mi
Last recorded222,875 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 222,875 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes to calipers have been covered with silicon sealant so cannot be tested (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corroded, covered in thick underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs pitted, ns outer pad not contacting brake disc. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear subframe mounts corroded and covered in underseal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sills have covers fitted that have been back-filled with expandy foam so structure is not able to be tested. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 222,804 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear box entire section missing (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts all down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes to calipers have been covered with silicon sealant so cannot be tested (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corroded, covered in thick underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs pitted, ns outer pad not contacting brake disc. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear subframe mounts corroded and covered in underseal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sills have covers fitted that have been back-filled with expandy foam so structure is not able to be tested. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 217,607 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all waxoiled (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

heavily waxoiled

Fail 2 Jul 2025 217,605 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer inner (door jam) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all waxoiled (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

heavily waxoiled

Pass 29 May 2024 212,776 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Chassis repairs heavily seam sealed and undersealed preventing inspection

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside rear seals repaired heavily undersealed

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Pipes from Front to Rear Missing clips (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear tyres sidewall Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2024 212,775 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Chassis repairs heavily seam sealed and undersealed preventing inspection

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside rear seals repaired heavily undersealed

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Pipes from Front to Rear Missing clips (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear tyres sidewall Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 205,840 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes and hoses heavily covered in underseal preventing inspection (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lower sill repairs heavily undersealed preventing inspection

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main mounting bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine lower torque reaction mount bush heavily worn

front chassis repairs heavily seam sealed and undersealed preventing inspection

Fail 25 Apr 2023 205,797 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded and no longer attached to inner sill + inner corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes and hoses heavily covered in underseal preventing inspection (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair recorded effort at both rears low (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main mounting bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine lower torque reaction mount bush heavily worn

front chassis repairs heavily seam sealed and undersealed preventing inspection

Pass 22 Mar 2022 194,808 miles

Front C.V. joint noisy

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Inner Brake pads not seen

Nearside Front Inner Sill corroded and holed / not prescribed

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Under body and sills under sealed

Fail 18 Mar 2022 194,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front C.V. joint noisy

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Inner Brake pads not seen

Nearside Front Inner Sill corroded and holed / not prescribed

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under body and sills under sealed

Pass 26 Mar 2021 184,405 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 184,405 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake brake burst (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2020 176,874 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both effected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear rubbers perished with slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both effected perished and slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 176,874 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both effected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear rubbers perished with slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both effected perished and slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 171,047 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

several areas of light corrosion around vehicle

Pass 20 Mar 2018 165,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2018 165,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 161,362 miles

Both front brake pipes to calipers slightly corroded

Both front tyres nearing legal limit (3mm of tread left)

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Slight resistance felt in n/s/r wheel when rotated

Fail 18 Mar 2017 161,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Wrong side of shock absorber / rubs against unit as not secure (3.6.B.4a)

Both front brake pipes to calipers slightly corroded

Both front tyres nearing legal limit (3mm of tread left)

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Slight resistance felt in n/s/r wheel when rotated

Pass 11 Mar 2016 156,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper stop light in/op

all brake discs deteriated and rear slight out of ballance

Fail 9 Mar 2016 156,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper stop light in/op

all brake discs deteriated and rear slight out of ballance

coolant level at min

Pass 18 Mar 2015 155,102 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes covered in undersealant

Pass 24 Mar 2014 146,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 146,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 139,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 108,372 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 93,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 93,439 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 78,422 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 6 Aug 2009 78,422 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Aug 2008 58,911 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 58,911 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside inner constant velocity joint gaiter split

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 YOT is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 YOT, 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 YOT is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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