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FM54 SDV

2005 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

74,365 mi
Last recorded74,365 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 SDV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 74,365 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corossion n/s and o/s front floor and sill back

Fail 11 Feb 2026 74,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of outer sill corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 73,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner plate on sill falling of (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 72,317 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 72,301 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 70,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At axle pipe silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake linkage, return spring connector broken

Possible intermittent poor connection- nearside stop lamp

Some lift in offside MacPherson strut top mounting

Pass 10 Feb 2022 67,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At over-axle silencer-pipe; corrosion. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 65,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre edges worn

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

Offside stop lamp may have intermittent poor connection?

Parking brake cables return spring connector broken- underside

Pass 21 Mar 2020 64,995 miles

Exhaust centre section corroded at over-axle pipe

Nearside front inner sill corroding/weak

Some 'lift' in offside front MacPherson strut top mounting

Fail 20 Mar 2020 64,995 miles

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

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

Exhaust centre section corroded at over-axle pipe

Nearside front inner sill corroding/weak

Rear brake pad/s worn to the limit

Some 'lift' in offside front MacPherson strut top mounting

Pass 20 Mar 2019 63,209 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 61,786 miles

Exhaust mid section (includes silencer) has advanced corrosion at over-axle pipe section

Nearside drive shaft outer gaiter deteriorating

Wipers deteriorating

Pass 21 Mar 2017 60,212 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 58,352 miles

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

n/s/r tyre inner wall cracking

Fail 23 Mar 2016 58,337 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r tyre inner wall cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2015 56,202 miles

N/S rear tyre age cracking / perishing on inner sidewall

O/S rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 19 Mar 2015 56,162 miles

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

N/S rear tyre age cracking / perishing on inner sidewall

O/S rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Mar 2014 53,068 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 50,287 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 50,262 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 47,389 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 43,904 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 41,023 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 36,761 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 32,272 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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FM54 SDV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FM54 SDV, 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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FM54 SDV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 February 2005.

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