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LB05 USW

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

141,342 mi
Last recorded141,342 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 USW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 141,342 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases temporary repair (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front jacking point rusted

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rust on chassis +sills +under sills

Pass 12 Jan 2022 136,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rust on under sills +rear subframe mounts

Fail 12 Jan 2022 136,105 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases temporary repair (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rust on under sills +rear subframe mounts

Pass 23 Dec 2020 131,408 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

rust on rear under sills

Pass 6 Dec 2019 126,598 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 122,028 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both struts tops (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 105,713 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 105,713 miles

215 / 55 / 16 tyres fitted

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 105,713 miles

215 / 55 / 16 tyres fitted

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 97,408 miles

front wishbones rear bushes are perished

off side steering arm is worn

slight play in front strut top mounts

Pass 12 Dec 2014 88,456 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 81,249 miles

Ns rear shock absorber is weeping

Fail 19 Dec 2013 81,181 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Ns rear shock absorber is weeping

Pass 28 Dec 2012 72,123 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 72,004 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 63,375 miles

ns rear shock becoming poor

os front abs sensor wire casing wearing away

rear tyre side wall becoming poor

Pass 29 Dec 2010 55,492 miles

both rear tyre side walls poor cracking

ns inner cv boot split

Pass 31 Dec 2009 50,025 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 43,795 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 28,838 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 13,798 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 USW is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 USW, 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 USW is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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