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DE55 LBN

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

189,756 mi
Last recorded189,756 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 LBN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 189,756 miles

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

corrosion to sill osf but not in stuctural area

Fail 11 Dec 2020 189,756 miles

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

corrosion to sill osf but not in stuctural area

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 184,611 miles

Nearside Front track rod end cover insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 178,192 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 169,280 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Dec 2017 169,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Nov 2016 163,438 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 157,455 miles

x2 top mounts slght lift and noisy-all sills corroded-brakes passed on limits

Pass 18 Oct 2014 153,279 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 136,773 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 136,773 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

ns rear inner tyre wearing off

Pass 22 Oct 2012 121,794 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 104,682 miles

ns inner driveshaft gaiter split

ns inner rear tyre wearing unevenly

rear seats not fitted rear seat belts not checked

Fail 13 Oct 2011 104,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ns inner driveshaft gaiter split

ns inner rear tyre wearing unevenly

rear seats not fitted rear seat belts not checked

Pass 21 Oct 2010 89,631 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 74,221 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 73,950 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 57,891 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 30 Oct 2008 57,891 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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DE55 LBN is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DE55 LBN, 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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DE55 LBN is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is DE55 LBN safe to buy?

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