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LG55 XWR

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,585 mi
Last recorded72,585 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 XWR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 72,585 miles

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed inner door handle loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside outer sill panels damaged

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 18 Jul 2025 72,585 miles

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed inner door handle loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside outer sill panels damaged

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 31 Jul 2024 67,461 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 53,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 53,092 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 51,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 51,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 50,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 50,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken and twisted (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 50,043 miles

Nearside Front Outer body sill damaged .

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

Offside Front Outer body sill damaged

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 48,799 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 45,933 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 44,234 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 42,903 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 42,897 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 40,704 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 37,668 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 37,668 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 35,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2013 35,615 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Nov 2012 33,080 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 30,416 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 26,289 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2010 26,289 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2009 22,434 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 18,502 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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LG55 XWR is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XWR, 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 XWR is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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