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ST55 DVO

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,741 mi
Last recorded122,741 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 DVO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2025 122,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed brake hose chaffing inner wheel rim (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered in grease and slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 118,397 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Fail 27 Jun 2024 118,338 miles

Emissions unable to be completed co levels substantially high and would not be within tolerance during test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear over axle (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Fail 19 Mar 2024 118,071 miles

Emissions unable to be completed C0 levels substantially out with tolerances and unlikely to come within during full test. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Jacking point/sill area. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor area corroded within 30 cm of subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor area corroded within 30 cm of axle/subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Jacking point/sill area. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor area corroded within 30 cm of axle/subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 112,675 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes affected. (1.1.11 (c))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test x2 seat, OSR and central rear. ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x3 tyres worn smooth inner shoulders, NSF, OSF and NSR. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 112,539 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill sill/jacking point area, both sides x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides/x2 dust covers split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes affected. (1.1.11 (c))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test x2 seat, OSR and central rear. ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 tyres worn smooth inside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 103,318 miles

Central part of driveshaft leaking grease

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 103,301 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Central part of driveshaft leaking grease

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 94,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 88,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 88,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 88,145 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested Leaking brake component (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 79,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 71,379 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear b-pipes coated and not able to fully inspect (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both short pipes at front calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front b-pipes coated in grease not able to fully inspecct (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake pipe coated unable to inspect

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

exhaust heat shield insecure

offside outer sill damaged

Fail 23 Jan 2018 71,193 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear b-pipes coated and not able to fully inspect (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both short pipes at front calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front b-pipes coated in grease not able to fully inspecct (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

exhaust heat shield insecure

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2017 65,911 miles

Heatshield loose

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 65,911 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Heatshield loose

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 61,850 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 61,678 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 57,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

o/s/r tyre aged/cracked

tyre valve broken on spare tyre. tyre is defective and can not be used

Fail 7 Jan 2015 57,618 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r tyre aged/cracked

tyre valve broken on spare tyre. tyre is defective and can not be used

Pass 6 Nov 2013 54,309 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 42,477 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 42,477 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

offside rear tyre is badly cracking.

spair tyre has a bulge on the side wall.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 35,850 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Sep 2009 30,940 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

near side rear tyre slightly perrished

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Sep 2008 26,059 miles

Nearside tail lamp broken

Offside rear shock absorber damp

Only 2 passenger seats fitted at time of test

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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ST55 DVO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ST55 DVO, 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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ST55 DVO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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