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LG55 RVN

2005 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,043 mi
Last recorded117,043 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 RVN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 117,043 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 117,041 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 114,940 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOUNTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear TRAILER SOCKETS CORRODED

Nearside Front Inner Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 114,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Central Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOUNTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear TRAILER SOCKETS CORRODED

Nearside Front Inner Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 108,166 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 108,166 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sills corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sills corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 99,150 miles

Nearside Front Upper play in upper suspension bush

Fail 11 Oct 2018 99,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on radius arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on radius arm (1.1.11 (c))

Front front pad warning light on

Nearside Front Upper play in upper suspension bush

Pass 7 Oct 2017 91,971 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 91,971 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 85,106 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 85,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 75,772 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 67,299 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 58,813 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 58,813 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 15 Oct 2012 49,811 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 49,811 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 41,942 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 34,023 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 25,465 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 24,991 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE IS DEVOID OF THREAD ON INNER SHOULDER.

Fail 16 Jul 2009 24,990 miles

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE IS DEVOID OF THREAD ON INNER SHOULDER.

Pass 6 Aug 2008 19,923 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 19,895 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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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LG55 RVN is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LG55 RVN, 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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LG55 RVN is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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