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LB55 FLE

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,748 mi
Last recorded146,748 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 FLE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 146,748 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 121,504 miles

front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

o/s/f sill damaged slightly

slight exhaust leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 102,305 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 100,339 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 100,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 90,391 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 90,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 82,004 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 82,004 miles

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

no exhaust blip detected for emissions test

Pass 17 Nov 2011 71,422 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 63,158 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 53,073 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 53,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil low level

front suspension top strut mounts worn

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre worn outer edges

o/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 22 Oct 2008 40,703 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 40,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LB55 FLE is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LB55 FLE, 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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What year was LB55 FLE registered?

LB55 FLE is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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