2005 Ford Galaxy · 6,646 MOT tests
2005 Ford Galaxy reliability
2005 Ford Galaxys fail 52% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 20 Galaxy years (6,646 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Galaxys: 36.9%)
- 52%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Galaxys: 36.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 136,960
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,646
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- 2006 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 21.9% of tests fail here (120% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 54% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Ford Galaxy
Fail rate by area
- Suspension28.9%
- Lights and electrics22.9%
- Body, chassis and structure21.9%
- Brakes21.1%
- Tyres8.7%
- Steering7.9%
- Seat belts and airbags5.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 8.32%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 8.1%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Position lamp not working 7.93%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 5.55%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 5.18%
A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 4.54%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (25.13%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (20.9%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (14.35%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (11.3%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.94%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (8.47%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Ford Galaxy reliable?
2005 Ford Galaxys fail 52% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 20 Galaxy years (6,646 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Ford Galaxy MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (8.32% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (8.1% of tests), position lamp not working (7.93% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Ford Galaxy have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 Ford Galaxy shows 136,960 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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