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LB05 FRN

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

83,941 mi
Last recorded83,941 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 FRN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 83,941 miles

2 rear tyres cracking and wearing on inner edges.

Exhaust flex joint minor wear.

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rusty sills

Rusty under carriage.

Fail 16 Dec 2025 83,941 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

2 rear tyres cracking and wearing on inner edges.

Exhaust flex joint minor wear.

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rusty sills

Rusty under carriage.

Pass 6 Jan 2025 78,318 miles

Exhaust system starting to corrode

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 78,318 miles

Exhaust system insecure x2 exhaust mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system starting to corrode

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 68,547 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 68,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 62,397 miles

Both front top mounts worn

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Dec 2022 62,393 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front top mounts worn

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 58,027 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front both front shock absorber top mounts worn

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s rear subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 58,027 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front both front shock absorber top mounts worn

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s rear subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 52,987 miles

nsf+osf suspension top mounts worn

windscreen chipped

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt center rear + nearside rear ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf+osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 45,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2019 45,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords showing outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2018 41,725 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Jun 2018 41,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Sep 2016 34,169 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 26,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 25,784 miles

rear exhaust box casing corrded.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 23,217 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 20,916 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 18,271 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 16,379 miles

N/S/R and N/S middle seats not present at time of test.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 14,247 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 11,825 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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LB05 FRN is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LB05 FRN, 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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LB05 FRN is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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