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EY05 HWS

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,854 mi
Last recorded179,854 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 HWS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 179,854 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side's (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 164,514 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 164,513 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 142,565 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 135,087 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 127,705 miles

extreme uses of sealant on exhaust

oil leak

silicone sealed hole on n/s inner cv

Fail 1 Apr 2016 127,702 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top mount (2.4.G.2)

extreme uses of sealant on exhaust

oil leak

silicone sealed hole on n/s inner cv

Pass 9 Mar 2015 119,134 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 99,235 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 50,452 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel trims fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2013 89,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

center caps fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2012 78,723 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 51,645 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 44,688 miles

slight movement in front top suspension mountings - within tolerence

Fail 18 Jun 2010 44,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight movement in front top suspension mountings - within tolerence

Pass 18 Aug 2009 36,221 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 33,964 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 26,594 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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EY05 HWS is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 EY05 HWS, 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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EY05 HWS is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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