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EY55 ZSG

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

161,868 mi
Last recorded161,868 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 161,868 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 161,868 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

battery light displayed on dash

Pass 18 Jun 2012 151,052 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs worn

Fail 18 Jun 2012 151,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Jul 2011 146,644 miles

engine oil leak

front discs poor condition and lipped

handbrake lever button missing

movement in front suspension mounts

n/s/f door damaged

o/s sill damaged

o/s/r door damaged

plates poor condition

rear discs poor condition

rear shock absorber bushes in poor condition

screen chipped

turbo pipe securing bracket broken

wipers smear

Pass 8 Sep 2010 141,093 miles

all panels damaged

downpipe connection corroded

engine oil leak

front discs worn and lipped

handbrake release button missing

o/s/r tyre under inflated and worn inner edge

rear brake ferrules coroded

rear discs corroded

rear plate condition poor

screen chipped

Fail 8 Sep 2010 141,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

all panels damaged

downpipe connection corroded

engine oil leak

front discs worn and lipped

handbrake release button missing

o/s/r tyre under inflated and worn inner edge

rear brake ferrules coroded

rear discs corroded

rear plate condition poor

screen chipped

Pass 28 Aug 2009 133,410 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear seat not fitted rear seat belts not tested

Fail 25 Aug 2009 133,410 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 124,498 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 124,498 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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 ZSG is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 EY55 ZSG, 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 ZSG is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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