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VA05 JHY

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

128,333 mi
Last recorded128,333 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 JHY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 128,333 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 128,332 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 121,765 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 113,678 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 103,068 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 87,181 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 79,716 miles

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

offside front brake hose has slight cracking

slight wear in both front top suspension mounts when car raised of the ground

Pass 9 Jul 2020 70,054 miles

front brake discs rusty

slight lift in both top suspension mounts

slight wear in both front antiroll bar links

slight wear in both rear subframe mounts

Pass 23 Jul 2019 64,434 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 60,433 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 56,582 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 52,561 miles

slight lift in both top suspension mounts.

tread starting to lift on both rear tyres.

Pass 25 Jul 2015 48,182 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 45,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2013 43,082 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 37,649 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 32,768 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 27,489 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres getting low

Pass 28 Jul 2009 23,269 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 19,649 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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VA05 JHY is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VA05 JHY, 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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What year was VA05 JHY registered?

VA05 JHY is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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