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RY55 XBH

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

142,376 mi
Last recorded142,376 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 XBH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 142,376 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box exhaust blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 139,717 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 139,702 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 136,665 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 May 2023 136,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 129,649 miles

Offside Rear corrosion to arch

Fail 16 Dec 2021 129,649 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn heavy on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear corrosion to arch

Pass 18 Dec 2020 122,714 miles

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

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

both front suspension top mounts worn / noisy

lower gearbox stabiliser mounting bush has come away completely

n/s/f brake hoses heavily perished / slight cracking

oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2020 122,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front suspension top mounts worn / noisy

both rear tyres perished / cracking and wearing low inner edges

lower gearbox stabiliser mounting bush has come away completely

n/s/f brake hoses heavily perished / slight cracking

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2019 116,911 miles

front suspension top mounts worn

Pass 17 Dec 2018 107,310 miles

both front top mounts worn / movement

steering rack gaitors show perishing / cracking

Fail 17 Dec 2018 107,310 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

both front top mounts worn / movement

steering rack gaitors show perishing / cracking

Pass 14 Dec 2017 93,615 miles

front top mounts worn / noisy

Fail 11 Dec 2017 93,558 miles

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

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

front top mounts worn / noisy

Pass 6 Dec 2016 80,890 miles

both front brake hoses show perishing

front top suspension mounts noisy / worn

slight oil leak rear of engine

Pass 10 Dec 2015 73,287 miles

both rear tyres show heavy wear on edges / treads low on edges and show perishing

Pass 3 Dec 2014 66,433 miles

all tyres wearing low on edges

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread non repairable

oil level low / oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2014 66,433 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres wearing low on edges

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread non repairable

oil level low / oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2013 58,822 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 53,358 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 2 Dec 2011 46,770 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 46,770 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 41,439 miles

all brake discs corrded

Pass 10 Dec 2009 34,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 28,027 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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RY55 XBH is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RY55 XBH, 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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RY55 XBH is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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