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LC05 ECW

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

174,823 mi
Last recorded174,823 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 ECW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 174,823 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 168,573 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2020 167,185 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides flexi to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front sill corroded

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 153,777 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 125,932 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 117,117 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 117,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 110,720 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 109,925 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 103,243 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2016 98,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

condition of front brake discs

Fail 28 Mar 2016 98,365 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

condition of front brake discs

Fail 1 Apr 2015 90,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant level low

fuel filter slightly insecure

nearside inner cv gaiter split

Pass 1 Apr 2015 90,719 miles

coolant level low

fuel filter slightly insecure

nearside inner cv gaiter split

Pass 14 Mar 2014 79,543 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 71,348 miles

both front tyres and o/s/r wearing on inner edges,power steering pump noisy on lock

Fail 10 Apr 2013 71,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres and o/s/r wearing on inner edges,power steering pump noisy on lock

Pass 10 Apr 2012 63,147 miles

windscreen marked

Pass 11 Apr 2011 52,653 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 52,653 miles

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

front and rear brake pads half worn

front and rer brake discs lipped

offside reat tyre low on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2010 44,280 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 44,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 17 Apr 2009 37,299 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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LC05 ECW is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LC05 ECW, 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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LC05 ECW is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 May 2005.

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