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BF55 LWJ

2005 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

179,281 mi
Last recorded179,281 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 LWJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 179,281 miles

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

oil leak

sills floor chassi brake pipes brake hoses are DRY GOING SALTY RUSTY DUE TO AGE REQ CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECKING WAX OIL GREASE NOW PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK ON OLD GIRLS ADVISORY ONLY ALL SPRINGS RUBBER BUSHES

Fail 14 Sep 2021 179,279 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2020 174,229 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 171,598 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement CABLE OR LEVER NOT RETURNING TO STOPS LAZY BRAKE AND GRABBING (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure DO NOT GO FAR OR ANY MOTOR WAY WITH THIS TYRE DANGEROUS CHANGE NOW (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 164,870 miles

ALL SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES CABLES REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE DOES WORK

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge UNEVEN WEAR ON TYRE CHECK IN NEAR FUTURE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly REAR BRAKES SLIGHT OUT BALANCE O/S/R HAND BRAKE CABLE NOT FULLY RETURNING TO STOPS STRIP CHECK CABLE OR CALIPER (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 157,197 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides and offside rear uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides front body out riggers and inner sills and rears (6.1.B.2)

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

inner rack joints slight play within

oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2018 157,197 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides and offside rear uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides front body out riggers and inner sills and rears (6.1.B.2)

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

inner rack joints slight play within

oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2017 147,525 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 147,525 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 137,742 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 125,594 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2015 125,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY SALTY RUST DEVELOPING THROUGH OUT REQ PRESSURE CHECK AFTER CLEANING WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE

Pass 8 Feb 2014

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY SALTY REQ CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECK WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT TO PROTECT PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE REQ

Fail 8 Feb 2014

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY SALTY REQ CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECK WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT TO PROTECT PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE REQ

Pass 29 Jan 2013 93,783 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 93,783 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 78,062 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 36,297 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 46,859 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2008 27,955 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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BF55 LWJ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BF55 LWJ, 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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BF55 LWJ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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