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RJ55 DWN

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

53,300 mi
Last recorded53,300 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 DWN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 53,300 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 53,164 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills, various patches inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 53,164 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills, various patches inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 53,164 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills, various patches inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 52,910 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlight unit in poor condition, beam image only just visible

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 52,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in splits around the edges of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in splits around the edges of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlight unit in poor condition, beam image only just visible

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 51,687 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 50,859 miles

General surface corrosion underside

Pass 31 Aug 2021 49,965 miles

general surface corrosion underside

Fail 27 Aug 2021 49,965 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system ridged brake pipe failed during brake test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general surface corrosion underside

Pass 24 Aug 2020 48,959 miles

Nearside Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 47,646 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 45,995 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Aug 2017 43,399 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Sep 2016 39,910 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 36,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 33,955 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)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 31,308 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 28,070 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 25,031 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 22,440 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 18,662 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 14,825 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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RJ55 DWN is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RJ55 DWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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RJ55 DWN is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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