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EO55 LBY

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,575 mi
Last recorded178,575 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 LBY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 178,575 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear discs weathering

n/s/r tyre close legal limit

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2014 166,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre inner edge

offside rear tyre appears to have been run flat

offside rearlight lens damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2013 151,343 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 151,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 140,389 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 123,743 miles

brake pipes corroded,front tyres worn on inner edges,rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 17 Nov 2010 108,006 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 108,006 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 83,431 miles

both front tyres 2mm

Fail 19 Nov 2009 83,431 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres 2mm

Pass 23 Sep 2008 63,820 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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EO55 LBY is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EO55 LBY, 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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What year was EO55 LBY registered?

EO55 LBY is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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