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AO55 SMX

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,612 mi
Last recorded162,612 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 SMX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 162,612 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

underbody / sills x 2 corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2026 162,612 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

underbody / sills x 2 corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2025 155,524 miles

Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both n/s o/s (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills both n/s o/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 155,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 148,824 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 138,048 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 124,329 miles

Front both shock worn slightly

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

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge & high & low spot

Pass 19 May 2017 114,375 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 114,375 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 102,816 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 102,816 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 91,875 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 78,997 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 67,138 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 67,059 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 58,197 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 47,125 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 36,414 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 30,773 miles

front and rear pads + discs worn

Pass 20 May 2008 25,795 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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AO55 SMX is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO55 SMX, 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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AO55 SMX is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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