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YB05 EJY

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,511 mi
Last recorded111,511 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 EJY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2021 111,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under body and chassis has slight corrosion

Fail 19 Mar 2021 111,511 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under body and chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2019 98,001 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 90,196 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2018 90,034 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2017 81,046 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 6 May 2016 74,596 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded-exhaust system corroded-wishbone bushes perished

x2 front top shocker mounts have slight lift and noisy-all welding covered by substance, unable to check properly-brake pipes covered by substance, unable to check properly

Fail 5 May 2016 74,596 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly o/s/f (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted n/s outter to inner sill distorted (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted o/s outter to inner sill distorted (2.4.A.3)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/f (4.1.D.1a)

coil spring broken n/s/r (2.4.C.1a)

front to rear brake pipes corroded-exhaust system corroded-wishbone bushes perished

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 72,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 69,133 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 66,298 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 May 2013 66,298 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 May 2012 63,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front pipe exhaust joint corroded

advise rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

advise slight movement on o/s front seat frame (back rest)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 63,771 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise backbox exhaust joint corroded

advise front pipe exhaust joint corroded

advise rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

advise rear wiper split

advise slight movement on o/s front seat frame (back rest)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 60,307 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre badly perished

rear brake discs scored

Fail 21 Apr 2010 57,422 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 57,422 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 51,831 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 47,664 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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YB05 EJY is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YB05 EJY, 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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YB05 EJY is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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