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LJ05 YRW

2005 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,230 mi
Last recorded164,230 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 YRW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 164,230 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 132,301 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 107,467 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Apr 2019 107,467 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Apr 2018 95,505 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 95,503 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 89,751 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 89,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 83,274 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 83,274 miles

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

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)

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2015 76,728 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 76,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 68,421 miles

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

possible fuel leak

Pass 20 May 2013 62,227 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Apr 2012 55,378 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all brake discs slightly worn

both rear passenger seats incorrectly fitted to vehicle, causing seat belts to be unusable.

exhaust middle and back box slightly deteriorated

front number plate slightly insecure

Fail 20 Apr 2012 55,378 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all brake discs slightly worn

both rear passenger seats incorrectly fitted to vehicle, causing seat belts to be unusable.

exhaust middle and back box slightly deteriorated

front number plate slightly insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2011 47,023 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 47,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 41,457 miles

brake servo vacuum pipe split but not drawing air

Pass 13 Aug 2009 33,329 miles

both front tyres wearing

Pass 22 Aug 2008 26,947 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 YRW is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YRW, 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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What year was LJ05 YRW registered?

LJ05 YRW is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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