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HJ55 RYY

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

159,849 mi
Last recorded159,849 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 RYY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 159,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 159,847 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 149,792 miles

All underside of vehicle covered in underseal.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 137,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 137,034 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 124,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Fail 14 Feb 2023 124,884 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Jan 2022 114,799 miles

Corrosion & damage to sills & underside of vehicle, not enough to fail.

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 114,799 miles

Corrosion & damage to sills & underside of vehicle, not enough to fail.

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 110,636 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer seats, centre row

Offside Front Inner 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 void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

some corrosion in both outer sills and underside of vehicle, but none excessive enough to fail

Pass 5 Mar 2020 105,256 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre row

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 105,004 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre row

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 97,515 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside rear and centre belts

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 97,497 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box joint holed several places (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside rear and centre belts

Exhaust in poor condition

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 88,277 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 87,460 miles

Engine cover

Front wipers slightly smeary

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

Under tray

Fail 1 Nov 2017 87,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine cover

Front wipers slightly smeary

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

Under tray

Pass 24 Oct 2016 82,833 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear both tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 76,016 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 67,005 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 58,490 miles

exhaust in poor condition corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2012 50,536 miles

o/s/r tyre getting lower on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2011 40,033 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs inner faces poor condition

n/s/f inner cv gator weeping

Pass 1 Oct 2010 33,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2009 27,131 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 22,041 miles

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

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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HJ55 RYY is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HJ55 RYY, 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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HJ55 RYY is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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