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EO55 JVW

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

215,124 mi
Last recorded215,124 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 215,124 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside & offside rear brake pipes slightly rusted

Fail 3 Oct 2018 215,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside & offside rear brake pipes slightly rusted

Pass 5 Oct 2017 207,866 miles

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

nearside & offside rear brake pipes slightly rusted

Pass 29 Sep 2016 198,092 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 198,092 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 179,848 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 179,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour leans broken (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 164,849 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2013 147,291 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 147,291 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 126,847 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 116,011 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 98,308 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 72,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 72,766 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 54,963 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 54,963 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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 JVW is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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