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AK05 NBJ

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

119,617 mi
Last recorded119,617 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 NBJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 119,617 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 116,592 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 111,035 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 104,163 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 97,700 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 89,245 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 83,510 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 77,525 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 77,525 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rotted and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 72,410 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 22 Mar 2017 69,276 miles

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 67,505 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 67,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

coolant leak

Pass 27 Feb 2015 64,234 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 64,220 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 58,696 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 51,346 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 44,975 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 40,218 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 31,859 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 24,393 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 16,926 miles

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)

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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AK05 NBJ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 AK05 NBJ, 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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AK05 NBJ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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