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LG05 BZW

2005 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

89,003 mi
Last recorded89,003 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 BZW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 89,003 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 86,297 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 85,419 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 83,028 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 80,961 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 79,853 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 79,853 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 79,073 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 72,946 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 68,455 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 63,807 miles

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

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

rear exhaust joint rusty

Fail 4 Mar 2015 63,807 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn uneven

hazard warning lights coming on intermittently

rear exhaust joint rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2014 53,227 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 40,537 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge of tyre tread

Pass 9 Mar 2012 38,433 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking

o/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2011 35,151 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 30,290 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 21,286 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 17,118 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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LG05 BZW is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LG05 BZW, 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 LG05 BZW registered?

LG05 BZW is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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