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EF05 LNW

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,171 mi
Last recorded155,171 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 LNW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 155,171 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 155,105 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 142,831 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s brake light working but slightly dim

washer jets partially blocked

Pass 31 Dec 2010 132,395 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 132,349 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 119,180 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 119,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 106,888 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 94,788 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 94,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 82,620 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 82,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 69,112 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER DRIVE SHAFT GAITER SPLIT

OFF SIDE FRONT INNER DRIVE SHAFT GAITER SPLIT

Fail 30 Mar 2009 69,035 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

NEAR SIDE INNER DRIVE SHAFT GAITER SPLIT

OFF SIDE INNER DRIVE SHAFT GAITER SPLIT

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Sep 2008 68,565 miles

Front number plate poor

Rear brake pads are low

Pass 29 Mar 2006 80,536 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)

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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EF05 LNW is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EF05 LNW, 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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EF05 LNW is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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