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ET54 SFO

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,695 mi
Last recorded128,695 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 SFO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 128,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 113,387 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess return spring broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 113,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess return spring broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 103,162 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 92,516 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 92,516 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 82,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever tight

Fail 10 Apr 2021 82,583 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joining between rear box and central pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever tight

Pass 7 Apr 2020 78,117 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer socket incomplete,

Pass 12 Apr 2019 71,154 miles

Electrical trailer socket is incomplete

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded along suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Offside rear Parking brake reading is low advise adjustment or repair

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Only three passenger seats fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Apr 2019 71,036 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Electrical trailer socket is incomplete

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded along suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Offside rear Parking brake reading is low advise adjustment or repair

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Only three passenger seats fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Apr 2018 64,658 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2018 64,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2017 56,852 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 56,852 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 50,964 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 48,244 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 45,927 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 43,301 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 41,101 miles

rear exaust corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2011 36,607 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 28,978 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS LOOK LOW

FRONT OUTER PADS ARE STARTING TO GET LOW

NSF FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPE HAS BEEN RUBBED AND WORN SLIGHTLY BY THE ABS SENSOR WIRE.

NSF TYRE TREAD IS STARTING TO GET LOW

OSF TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW AND WORN ON INNER EDGE

OSR TYRE TREAD IS NEAR MIN AND WORN ON INNER EDGE

REAR OUTER PADS ARE STARTING TO GET LOW

SCREW IN NSR TYRE TREAD AND TREAD IS GETTING LOW AND WORN MORE ON INNER EDGE

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK NS CENTRE OUTER SEAT BELT DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 12 Feb 2009 23,176 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 14,987 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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ET54 SFO 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 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 ET54 SFO, 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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ET54 SFO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 February 2005.

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