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EY55 XVO

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

208,430 mi
Last recorded208,430 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 XVO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 208,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 187,259 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2021 187,245 miles

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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 166,765 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 152,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 152,384 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 137,635 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 126,415 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 126,103 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 111,344 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 102,612 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 102,612 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 97,895 miles

N/S/R first row child seat fitted, not allowing full check of adults seat belt.

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2014 88,067 miles

Rear second row both seats has been removed.

Pass 16 May 2013 79,685 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 79,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 77,646 miles

rear seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Sep 2011 64,725 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 51,869 miles

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

rear seats not fitted at time test

Pass 21 Sep 2009 38,363 miles

nsf a pillar and nsr wheel arch damaged

rear tyre treads worn lumpy

Pass 18 Sep 2008 27,835 miles

all 3 seats of centre row have childseats fitted

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 18 Sep 2008 27,835 miles

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

all 3 seats of centre row have childseats fitted

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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EY55 XVO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EY55 XVO, 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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EY55 XVO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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