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SG55 JGZ

2005 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

132,717 mi
Last recorded132,717 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 JGZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 132,717 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 128,833 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 123,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 123,878 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 118,745 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 118,745 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 112,631 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 112,600 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 105,061 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 105,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 99,886 miles

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jul 2017 94,189 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 84,228 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 84,222 miles

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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 73,173 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 73,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 62,854 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 53,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear/rear seats not fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2013 53,337 miles

rear/rear seats not fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2012 43,053 miles

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

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

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

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

rear/rear seats not fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2012 43,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear/rear seats not fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2011 35,927 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2011 35,927 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 25,542 miles

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

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

rear/rear seats not fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2009 14,406 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 12,222 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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SG55 JGZ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SG55 JGZ, 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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SG55 JGZ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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