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FM05 EBU

2005 Ford Galaxy

Gold Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

134,187 mi
Last recorded134,187 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 EBU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 134,187 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides back bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis and subframe mounts very rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both sides rear view mirrors very small

Fail 11 Jan 2023 134,185 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides back bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis and subframe mounts very rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both sides rear view mirrors very small

Pass 14 Jan 2022 123,798 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged seat clasp damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front both sides door mirrors very small but do provide a view

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis and subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 123,797 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides floor to outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated centre mounting point (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and out boots (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged seat clasp damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front both sides door mirrors very small but do provide a view

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis and subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 116,253 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 116,253 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 109,983 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 109,979 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2018 99,389 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 99,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 90,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre, worn on inner shoulder area

Offside Rear Tyre, worn on inner shoulder area

Pass 22 Jul 2016 82,510 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 76,506 miles

slight surface cracks in sidewalls of rear tyres

Pass 21 Jul 2014 70,005 miles

rear tyres have slight surface cracks in sidewalls

Fail 21 Jul 2014 69,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear tyres have slight surface cracks in sidewalls

Pass 24 Jul 2013 63,812 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 63,812 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 57,605 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 57,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 51,630 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 47,696 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 43,084 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 36,216 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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FM05 EBU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Gold with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FM05 EBU, 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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FM05 EBU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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