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LB05 PFE

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

191,947 mi
Last recorded191,947 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 PFE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 191,947 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Various point of surface corrosion underneath of the vehicle

Pass 8 Jan 2024 174,890 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2024 174,026 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 172,597 miles

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

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

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

front offside ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated.

slight surface corrosion underbody.

Fail 17 Nov 2022 172,593 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

front offside ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated.

slight surface corrosion underbody.

Pass 18 Nov 2021 167,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 161,070 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 156,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

corrosion front nearside and offside but not structure.

slight corrosion rear nearside inner sill.

Pass 13 Nov 2018 146,858 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 130,034 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 130,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 108,736 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 108,736 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 92,080 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 84,109 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 78,552 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 78,552 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 74,890 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 66,924 miles

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

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

all the brake discs are scored worn & pitted

the front suspension & all of its componants except the coil springs are corroded but not weakend

the front windscreen wipers are stiff in operation

the rear calipers are corroded

the rear suspension & all of its componants except the coil springs are corroded but not weakend

unable to fully inspect the rear brake discs due to back plates being fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2011 66,924 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

all the brake discs are scored worn & pitted

the front suspension & all of its componants except the coil springs are corroded but not weakend

the front windscreen wipers are stiff in operation

the rear calipers are corroded

the rear suspension & all of its componants except the coil springs are corroded but not weakend

unable to fully inspect the rear brake discs due to back plates being fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2010 60,233 miles

both rear brake pipes slight corrosion

centre middle seat missing at time test

nearside centre seat folded

rear most seats missing at time of test

Fail 28 Jun 2010 60,233 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both rear brake pipes slight corrosion

centre middle seat missing at time test

nearside centre seat folded

rear most seats missing at time of test

Pass 8 Jul 2009 49,438 miles

could not check centre and n/s/r seat belts [seats missing]

Fail 6 Jul 2009 49,438 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

could not check centre and n/s/r seat belts [seats missing]

return spring missing on h/brake centre cable

Pass 24 Jun 2008 36,973 miles

both off side front and off side rear tyres slight uneven wear

rear most and centre middle seat removed at time of test

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 PFE is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LB05 PFE, 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 PFE is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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