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NJ55 SYX

2005 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

157,411 mi
Last recorded157,411 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 SYX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 157,411 miles

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test

Fail 27 Aug 2025 157,391 miles

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

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test

Pass 26 Jul 2024 156,706 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 156,697 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill In places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 155,710 miles

Corrosion to sills out of prescribed area

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Fail 18 Jul 2023 155,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion to sills out of prescribed area

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Pass 28 Jul 2022 154,999 miles

Nearside Front inner and outer sill has corrosion out of prescribed area

surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test

Fail 25 Jul 2022 154,995 miles

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

Nearside Front inner and outer sill has corrosion out of prescribed area

surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test

Pass 30 Jul 2021 154,085 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 153,301 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 153,301 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 151,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 18 Jul 2019 151,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 26 Jul 2018 147,735 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2018 147,722 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2017 141,020 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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NJ55 SYX is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 NJ55 SYX, 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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What year was NJ55 SYX registered?

NJ55 SYX is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is NJ55 SYX safe to buy?

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