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KC05 LAO

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,313 mi
Last recorded143,313 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 LAO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2023 143,313 miles

Drivers door handle loose ....internal

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front spring top mounts noisy

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2022 130,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 130,096 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 119,399 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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

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

Offside Front Sill damage/holed/corroded not in P/A

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 111,238 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 111,227 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 104,911 miles

General light body damage

General rusting to under side and outer sills

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hand brake effort little may need adjustment or repair

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper lose but not insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2018 95,910 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 95,910 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 86,535 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2016 79,434 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 74,538 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deteriorating from front pipe to rear silencer

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre 3mm

n/s/r brake pipe corroding slightly

rear discs corroding

slight sill damage o/s/f

Pass 7 Apr 2014 65,485 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 65,485 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 46,729 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 58,180 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 46,729 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 46,729 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 36,721 miles

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

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

slighty play in n/s/f + o/s/f suspension top mountings when jacked up

Pass 30 Mar 2010 28,583 miles

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

n/s and o/s sill lips turned over at front

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished lightly

pipe enteringrear silencer rusty

Fail 30 Mar 2010 28,583 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s sill lips turned over at front

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished lightly

pipe enteringrear silencer rusty

Fail 21 Apr 2009 21,881 miles

H rated tyre at n/s/f , remainder of vehicle tyres W rated

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

front and rear wiper blades show signs of deterioation

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres outer walls perished

Pass 21 Apr 2009 21,881 miles

H rated tyre at n/s/f , remainder of vehicle tyres W rated

front and rear wiper blades show signs of deterioation

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres outer walls perished

Pass 21 Apr 2008 15,755 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre perished

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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KC05 LAO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KC05 LAO, 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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KC05 LAO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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