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SP55 XSA

2005 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

95,294 mi
Last recorded95,294 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 XSA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 95,294 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2026 95,294 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2025 83,113 miles

Nearside Front Upper Strut top mount has slight movement

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 83,113 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust leak

Front Headlamps cloudy

Nearside Front Upper Strut top mount has slight movement

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 69,252 miles

Offside Front Outer Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

center exhaust box outer cover corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2023 56,846 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 56,846 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2022 45,478 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 45,478 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 43,957 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 43,943 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 41,691 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 37,570 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 33,227 miles

airbag light on/vehicle has disable conversion to steering wheel and front seats.

Fail 7 Dec 2017 33,227 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

airbag light on/vehicle has disable conversion to steering wheel and front seats.

Pass 30 Dec 2016 29,353 miles

airbag light displayed/on as vehicle has disabled conversion to steering wheel

Fail 20 Dec 2016 29,352 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

airbag light displayed/on as vehicle has disabled conversion to steering wheel

Pass 20 Nov 2015 29,324 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 28,819 miles

Airbag light is on coursed by modifcation. The car has disable modification.

N/S Suspention top mountain has play

Fail 10 Jan 2015 28,819 miles

Airbag light is on coursed by modifcation. The car has disable modification.

N/S Suspention top mountain has play

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 28,621 miles

vehicle heavily modified for disabled use, different controls and steering wheel, airbag warning light on

Fail 7 Sep 2012 26,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

both head lights close to top limit

hangers on exhaust are corroded

oil sweating down back of engine

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Sep 2012 26,856 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

both head lights close to top limit

hangers on exhaust are corroded

oil sweating down back of engine

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Jul 2011 21,769 miles

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

air bag light on

front wipers starting to smeer

off side front door mirror taped up

Pass 23 Jul 2010 18,995 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front bumper has scuff marks

front discs lipped and corroded on inner edge

fuel pipe ferrols corroded to filter

off side rear hand brake leaver on caliper has not gone back to its end stop

window tins fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2010 18,995 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front bumper has scuff marks

front discs lipped and corroded on inner edge

fuel pipe ferrols corroded to filter

nail in near side rear tyre

off side rear hand brake leaver on caliper has not gone back to its end stop

window tins fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2009 17,580 miles

front brake discs inner faces grooved

oil leak at engine oil filter

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding and rear clamp corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2008 15,219 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 15,219 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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SP55 XSA is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 SP55 XSA, 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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SP55 XSA is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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