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FM55 NCA

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

182,531 mi
Last recorded182,531 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 NCA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 182,531 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 166,755 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Pipe on suspension arm clip loose / broken back plate (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 151,385 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill around subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inside edge of tread slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill around subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inside edge of tread slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 135,131 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 118,187 miles

Corrosion around sill repaired areas

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush split / perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush split / perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 118,187 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Corrosion around sill repaired areas

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush split / perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush split / perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 101,877 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Middle row, middle seat plastic casing damaged on nearside clip but not affecting use (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs slightly corroded from standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed and slightly distorted tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs slightly corroded from standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension/subframe components and mounting areas on underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2020 101,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

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 mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside outer sill damaged

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 98,756 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Sill lip crushed and jacking point slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule From body to trailing arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill and lower wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Sill lip crushed and jacking point slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule From body to trailing arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill and lower wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 98,756 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Sill lip crushed and jacking point slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule From body to trailing arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill and lower wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Sill lip crushed and jacking point slightly corroded

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule From body to trailing arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill and lower wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 95,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 95,148 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 92,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 87,931 miles

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

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

exhaust tail pipe is corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2016 87,931 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust tail pipe is corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2015 82,109 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 77,464 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 77,463 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 70,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 63,683 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 63,680 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 54,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 54,920 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 41,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 37,631 miles

front brake discs corroding

nearside rear tyre 2mm 215/55r16 97w

Fail 11 Dec 2008 32,628 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 32,628 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 29,248 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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FM55 NCA is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FM55 NCA, 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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FM55 NCA is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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