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LF05 UBW

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

189,317 mi
Last recorded189,317 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 UBW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 189,317 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 189,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 171,846 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 171,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened out rigger (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened out rigger (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 166,281 miles

Adv surface corrosion to underside of vehicle along with attached components..........

Nearside Rear Adv nearside rear tyre starting to wear uneaven on inner tracks.........

Pass 24 May 2021 160,529 miles

Adv surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.......

Fail 24 May 2021 160,529 miles

Adv surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.......

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Poor condition........ (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 May 2020 157,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 148,395 miles

Offside Front Adv drivers door mirror backing poor condition.......

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate poor condition /delaminating......... (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2018 140,717 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 140,716 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken..... (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn to limits and below........ (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn to limits and poor condition........ (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Adv Both rear brake discs getting worn and poor condition on inner faces......... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 131,495 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 131,495 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 121,261 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded NS & OS (3.6.B.2c)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 105,535 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracks to side wall

Pass 23 Sep 2013 93,551 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 83,788 miles

o/s/r lamp has been repaired

Fail 2 Oct 2012 83,782 miles

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

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)

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

o/s/r lamp has been repaired

Pass 20 Sep 2011 75,139 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 68,525 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 68,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 61,098 miles

offside rear tyre tread wearing on edge

Pass 3 Oct 2008 53,257 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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LF05 UBW is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LF05 UBW, 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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LF05 UBW is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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