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SH05 EWK

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2016
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

220,730 mi
Last recorded220,730 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 EWK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 220,730 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 220,046 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Rear engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 216,184 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2014 208,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 195,565 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2013 195,541 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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 Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside 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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 183,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

n/s/f battery insecure

n/s/f center diesel fitter mounting deteriorated

n/s/r exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2012 177,625 miles

Brake wear sensor light on.

Gearbox mounting defective

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)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2012 177,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake wear sensor light on.

Gearbox mounting defective

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)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2011 171,049 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 152,807 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 152,807 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 136,383 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 136,383 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 May 2010 128,908 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 108,733 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 105,692 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 105,692 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 85,012 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 81,392 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 60,064 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 52,362 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 26,641 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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SH05 EWK is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SH05 EWK, 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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SH05 EWK is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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