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MT05 NLJ

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,520 mi
Last recorded91,520 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 NLJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 91,520 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 91,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 88,098 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 85,520 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 82,535 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 80,195 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 80,195 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 78,120 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 78,117 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))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 75,853 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 73,374 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 69,610 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 64,362 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 64,362 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 59,781 miles

exhaust middle - rear section joint deteriorated

exhaust rear section deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2014 54,283 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre starting to split on outer edge of tread but not to excess at time of test

offside front tyre wearing low to no visible tread on inside edge

Fail 21 May 2014 54,283 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre starting to split on outer edge of tread but not to excess at time of test

offside front tyre wearing low to no visible tread on inside edge

Pass 8 May 2013 49,599 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust rear section deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing on inside dge

Pass 1 May 2012 44,961 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 40,099 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 35,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 26,551 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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MT05 NLJ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MT05 NLJ, 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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MT05 NLJ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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