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2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

153,666 mi
Last recorded153,666 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 NLU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 153,666 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

all 4 coil springs corroded

both front door catches slightly faulty

both front shocker top mounts slightly corroded

both rear brake hoses slightly twisted

both rear sub frame mounting areas corroded

corrosion on sills and chassis legs

different size tyres fitted front and rear

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

lift in both front strut top mounts

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

reverse lamps not working

Fail 14 Dec 2021 153,663 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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 on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

both front shocker top mounting areas slightly corroded

both rear brake hoses slightly twisted

both rear sub frame mounting areas corroded

corrosion on all 4 coil springs

corrosion on sills and chassis legs

different size tyres fitted front and rear

lift in both front strut top mounts

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front door catch slightly faulty

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2020 150,545 miles

Engine has oil leak

Lower gearbox mounting is badly worn

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear tyre outer wall is worn and is worn on inner edge

offside front tyre is worn on edges and is close to the legal limit

Fail 10 Dec 2020 150,541 miles

Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Engine has oil leak

Lower gearbox mounting is badly worn

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear tyre outer wall is worn and is worn on inner edge

offside front tyre is worn on edges and is close to the legal limit

Pass 9 Dec 2019 146,381 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Engine has oil leak

Gearbox lower mounting is worn

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front bumper is partially insecure

Offside rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Dec 2019 146,381 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Engine has oil leak

Gearbox lower mounting is worn

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front bumper is partially insecure

Offside rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2018 142,266 miles

Both front struts have movement in the top mountings and appear rough on rotation

Engine has oil leak

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front bumper is slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 142,266 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Both front struts have movement in the top mountings and appear rough on rotation

Engine has oil leak

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front bumper is slightly insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 138,006 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some topside components

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges and the outer wall is worn

Nearside rear tyre outer wall is worn and is worn on it's edges

Offside front inner sill has slight corrosion

Offside front tyre wearing on outer and inner edges

Rear cross chassis brake pipes slightly corroded

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2017 138,004 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Engine cover fitted obscuring some topside components

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges and the outer wall is worn

Nearside rear tyre outer wall is worn and is worn on it's edges

Offside front inner sill has slight corrosion

Offside front tyre wearing on outer and inner edges

Rear cross chassis brake pipes slightly corroded

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2016 131,876 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 131,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 124,345 miles

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

n\s mirror is a bit loose

Fail 2 Dec 2015 124,340 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

n\s mirror is a bit loose

Pass 2 Dec 2014 114,700 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 104,587 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 104,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 90,600 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2012 90,600 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 81,522 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 81,522 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 72,054 miles

fluid on under tray

nail in n\s rear tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2009 62,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 62,409 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 50,869 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 NLU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 NLU, 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 NLU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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