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EU05 MFP

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

195,937 mi
Last recorded195,937 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 MFP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2017 195,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre edges worn

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front mirror unit has tape on it

Offside Front tyre edges worn

Pass 20 Feb 2016 185,876 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear child seat

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

Rear third row seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Feb 2016 185,876 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe hole (7.1.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear child seat

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

Rear third row seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Mar 2015 176,332 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 166,005 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 133,129 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 133,129 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 130,478 miles

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

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

unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 2 Mar 2012 130,478 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

O/S/F fog light smashed

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

unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 8 Feb 2011 11,002 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 110,012 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 87,553 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 70,487 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 49,401 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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EU05 MFP is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EU05 MFP, 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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EU05 MFP is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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