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EO55 DVJ

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,865 mi
Last recorded142,865 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 DVJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 142,865 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 141,750 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 140,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 139,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 138,290 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 136,674 miles

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

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

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

rear subframe rubbers deterated

Fail 27 Nov 2018 136,674 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

rear subframe rubbers deterated

Pass 30 Nov 2017 134,568 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

n/s wiper blade

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 27 Nov 2017 134,554 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak n/s/r and o/s/r (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking pipe into flexi (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

n/s wiper blade

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 17 Nov 2016 132,148 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts on brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

oil low

rear centre seat missing

Pass 17 Oct 2015 129,395 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front pipes on calipers (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside headlamp aim just meet requirements

Pass 13 Sep 2014 124,566 miles

exhaust heat shield corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2013 118,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 107,177 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 107,177 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 90,836 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 90,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 73,739 miles

rear tail pipe has clamp missing but still secure

Fail 25 Aug 2010 73,739 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear tail pipe has clamp missing but still secure

Pass 26 Aug 2009 60,262 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 60,262 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 45,847 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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EO55 DVJ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EO55 DVJ, 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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EO55 DVJ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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