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LJ05 XWT

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,585 mi
Last recorded149,585 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 XWT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 149,585 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 139,389 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 139,226 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f top mount excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f top mount excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 132,628 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 132,493 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 125,681 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 125,593 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 118,094 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 112,009 miles

n/s/r tyre bald on both edges on limit advise very early replacement

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge & nailed advise very early replacement

Pass 18 Mar 2019 105,518 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover perished

n/s/r outer sill corroding

Fail 13 Mar 2019 105,396 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover perished

n/s/r outer sill corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2018 97,536 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 97,532 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 91,225 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish on side wall

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Mar 2017 91,224 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish on side wall

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Apr 2016 83,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 75,861 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Fail 22 Apr 2015 75,861 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 16 Apr 2014 66,838 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 58,807 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 52,103 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 45,077 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 45,077 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 38,340 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 31,816 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 25,546 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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LJ05 XWT is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black 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 LJ05 XWT, 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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LJ05 XWT is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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