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BP05 LFG

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

154,698 mi
Last recorded154,698 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 LFG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 154,698 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective sun (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 149,678 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake 16%

under trays fitted

Fail 16 May 2025 149,678 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake 16%

under trays fitted

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2024 145,072 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2024 145,062 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 5 May 2023 141,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (jacking point) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (jacking point) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 May 2023 141,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (jacking point) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (jacking point) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 136,425 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 136,425 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective broken (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering market (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 127,336 miles

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

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2020 127,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2019 116,596 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 116,596 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

no oil in engine

Pass 5 Dec 2018 98,863 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

n/s/r side lamp lens broken & water inside.

Fail 5 Dec 2018 98,863 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

n/s/r side lamp lens broken & water inside.

Pass 28 Nov 2017 86,091 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 86,091 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 81,436 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 76,655 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 76,618 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 69,653 miles

both front + o/s/r tyre worn low on the inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2014 62,448 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 62,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 55,635 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 48,063 miles

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

centre exhaust cracked/split

n/s/f inner cv boot slightly split

Pass 29 Mar 2011 41,790 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)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 41,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 32,024 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 23,284 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 11,717 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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BP05 LFG is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 BP05 LFG, 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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BP05 LFG is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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