CarVerify

Free Car Check

FJ05 SZL

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,298 mi
Last recorded104,298 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 SZL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 104,298 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 99,718 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 99,718 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 94,742 miles

Handbrake cables return spring mounting broken

Nearside outer c/v boot clip slight loose

Power steering noisy

Fail 23 Aug 2021 94,742 miles

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

Handbrake cables return spring mounting broken

Nearside outer c/v boot clip slight loose

Power steering noisy

Pass 2 Sep 2020 91,020 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump noisy on lock

Fail 2 Sep 2020 91,020 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump noisy on lock

Pass 12 Aug 2019 86,825 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 85,845 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 85,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 82,917 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 82,917 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 81,425 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

under tray fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2016 81,425 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 77,335 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2015 77,335 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/f drive shaft knocking

o/s/f inner drive shaft gaitor split

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2014 69,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2014 69,992 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 61,384 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 55,548 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 48,002 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 42,006 miles

Near side rear tyre slightly liftting of tread

Off side rear tyre cut on tread all round,will need attention soon

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 37,685 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 28,222 miles

Rear seats fitted incorrectly, so preventing seat belts from working.

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
Full Ford Galaxy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FJ05 SZL is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FJ05 SZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FJ05 SZL?

You can check the full history of FJ05 SZL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FJ05 SZL registered?

FJ05 SZL is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 August 2005.

Is FJ05 SZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ05 SZL shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FJ05 SZL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FJ05 SZL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.