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EO55 JTU

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

157,867 mi
Last recorded157,867 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 JTU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 157,867 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on calipers and off side front slight (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both and near side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both sides inner sills and chassis corrosion

Front slight up and down play top mount bushes

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 157,867 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on calipers and off side front slight (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both and near side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front both sides inner sills and chassis corrosion

Front slight up and down play top mount bushes

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 153,602 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 153,602 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 145,116 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 145,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2017 116,623 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 115,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 98,094 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 98,082 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 88,331 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking at edges of tread

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 88,331 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking at edges of tread

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 79,326 miles

offside front and rear tyres worn bald on inner tread shoulders

Pass 16 Oct 2013 69,363 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 59,744 miles

offside windscreen seal adrift

Fail 23 Oct 2012 59,744 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside windscreen seal adrift

Pass 19 Oct 2011 50,562 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both sides front tyres worn bald on inner tread shoulders

Pass 13 Oct 2010 41,469 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 41,467 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 32,083 miles

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)

both front tyres worn inside edges.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 20,801 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 JTU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EO55 JTU, 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 JTU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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