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EO55 JWU

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,358 mi
Last recorded161,358 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 161,358 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

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

Offside Rear park brake lower effort

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

brake servo effort slightly lower at engine idling , still works

Fail 28 Apr 2022 161,352 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

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

Offside Rear park brake lower effort

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

brake servo effort slightly lower at engine idling , still works

Pass 4 May 2021 154,345 miles

Offside Front brake hose deteriorating

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Fail 20 Apr 2021 154,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front brake hose deteriorating

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 2 Apr 2020 150,535 miles

brake warning light fault

Fail 25 Mar 2020 150,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 144,690 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 135,775 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 128,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 11,968 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 109,264 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 100,835 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 100,835 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 88,976 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 88,976 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 77,657 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 77,657 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 65,093 miles

nb/s inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 22 Feb 2010 55,189 miles

n/s inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 6 Jan 2009 43,710 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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 JWU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JWU, 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 JWU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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