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BJ05 FXU

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

252,608 mi
Last recorded252,608 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 FXU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 252,608 miles

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

Front Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2026 252,608 miles

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

Front Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 222,310 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 191,897 miles

INNER AND OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2024 191,893 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both require polish (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

INNER AND OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 161,190 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

os ns front of outer sill to jacking points weak

Pass 6 Jun 2022 140,421 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2022 140,415 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS HOLED & CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 134,050 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded on rear suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine under cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 127,381 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 119,052 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge wear

Fail 10 May 2019 118,899 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge wear

Pass 25 May 2018 110,614 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 110,614 miles

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 102,110 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 102,109 miles

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 95,495 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 95,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 86,928 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 86,928 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 80,425 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 80,424 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 74,322 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 68,725 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 68,720 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 63,015 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 56,553 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 56,553 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 48,456 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 May 2008 41,409 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 40,357 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 40,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BJ05 FXU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BJ05 FXU, 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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BJ05 FXU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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