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LG05 LKJ

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

192,769 mi
Last recorded192,769 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 LKJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 192,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 186,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens repaired with lens tape

Nearside Rear parking brake effort reduced

Offside Rear upper shock absorber cover corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (3.7.C.1b)

Rear axle beam mount bushes deteriorated--large bushes

Rear exhaust corroded (holed) and repaired with temporary "bandage"

Fail 12 Apr 2018 186,658 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens repaired with lens tape

Nearside Rear parking brake effort reduced

Offside Rear upper shock absorber cover corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (3.7.C.1b)

Rear axle beam mount bushes deteriorated--large bushes

Rear exhaust corroded (holed) and repaired with temporary "bandage"

Pass 3 Apr 2017 184,544 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement large bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement large bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

offside rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2017 184,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both beams (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe into rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement large bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement large bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

offside rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2016 145,416 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 145,416 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 126,506 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 126,506 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 109,586 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 107,896 miles

(LARGE)rear axle beam bushes deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

centre rear seat belt retraction deteriorated

exhaust tail pipe corroded

rear outer parking brake cables corroded

slight play in nearside steering

Fail 16 Jan 2015 107,872 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

(LARGE)rear axle beam bushes deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

centre rear seat belt retraction deteriorated

exhaust tail pipe corroded

rear outer parking brake cables corroded

slight play in nearside steering

Pass 28 Jan 2014 101,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre pressure low? ?

Pass 18 Jan 2013 95,429 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 95,414 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 86,661 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 86,661 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 71,289 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 71,286 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 52,082 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 52,056 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 39,123 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 LKJ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LG05 LKJ, 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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LG05 LKJ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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