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VA05 JJE

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

142,345 mi
Last recorded142,345 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 142,345 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 142,339 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 138,515 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 138,509 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nsf inner/outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 134,356 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f outer sill corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2024 134,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f outer sill corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2023 129,599 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (to brake callipers ) and offside rear, metal pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction nearside wiper blade park position (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge of tread is worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated core not exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread is worn (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside ans offside rear inner sill/wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front inner wheel arches (front areas) are corroded

nearside and offside front lower outer sills are corroded

nearside and offside front lower outrigger/box sections are corroded and welded repairs

rear seats (in luggage area) not fitted at time of test

tow bar and ball are corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2023 129,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated core exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (to brake callipers ) and offside rear, metal pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction nearside wiper blade park position (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge of tread is worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated core not exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread is worn (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective no/low pressure

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside ans offside rear inner sill/wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside and offside front inner wheel arches (front areas) are corroded

nearside and offside front lower outer sills are corroded

nearside and offside front lower outrigger/box sections are corroded and welded repairs

rear seats (in luggage area) not fitted at time of test

tow bar and ball are corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2022 124,709 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2022 124,652 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 120,735 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 119,224 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 113,342 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 105,418 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 97,428 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 91,312 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 84,634 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 77,346 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 68,793 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 61,843 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 55,068 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 55,068 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 45,948 miles

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

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

nearside front inner drive shaft gaitor split

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Jun 2009 34,091 miles

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

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

nearside front inner cv boot split

Pass 10 Jun 2008 24,517 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 JJE is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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