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LJ05 XYY

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

189,376 mi
Last recorded189,376 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 XYY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 189,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 178,378 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding slightly on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside & offside rear casings corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hub caps fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2019 178,241 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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 insecurely attached excessive movement at upper attachment (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached excessive movement at upper attachment (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding slightly on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside & offside rear casings corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hub caps fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2018 169,109 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear tyre badly cracked on inside edge

unable to test rear seats as they are folded down and item placed on top of the seats

Fail 13 Apr 2018 168,818 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear tyre badly cracked on inside edge

unable to test rear seats as they are folded down and item placed on top of the seats

Pass 21 Apr 2017 159,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Apr 2017 159,477 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Apr 2016 149,699 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside & offside front (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear brakes 25% imbalanced

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Apr 2016 149,699 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside & offside front (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brakes 25% imbalanced

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Apr 2015 141,652 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 132,641 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 126,911 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 126,911 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 8 May 2012 117,080 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 117,080 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2011 94,410 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

n/s/f inner cv boot leaking

Pass 4 May 2010 70,915 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 46,795 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

both front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 35,695 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 XYY is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XYY, 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 XYY is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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