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L50 JHG

2005 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,130 mi
Last recorded156,130 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 JHG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 156,130 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point damaged corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all inner & outer sills /suspension /underside corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 148,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box section / jacking point / damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all underside corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 133,136 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all underside inner sills /all suspension corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 122,920 miles

Centre and offside rear seats removed.

Fail 23 Sep 2022 122,898 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Centre and offside rear seats removed.

Pass 13 Sep 2021 110,751 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 100,222 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 95,516 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 86,754 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 84,877 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 82,102 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 78,809 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 75,653 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2013 71,229 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 67,525 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 59,691 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 49,445 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)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 37,682 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 37,682 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 28,189 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 28,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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L50 JHG is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L50 JHG, 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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L50 JHG is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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