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LJ05 YTH

2005 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,390 mi
Last recorded69,390 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2020 69,390 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low ns+os (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side caliper lever seized in locked position (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Excessive corrosion and leaking,ns+os (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ns+os ,cracked to excess,cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded,even flexi ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Excessive corrosion on rear suspension arms

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 69,314 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 69,313 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

BOTH rear tyres cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2018 68,127 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres are cracked badly

Fail 20 Apr 2018 68,127 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres are cracked badly

Pass 29 Apr 2017 66,624 miles

All 4 tyres are cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2016 63,991 miles

engine covers fitted.

under covers fitted.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 61,280 miles

both front brake pipes corroded.

n.s.r brake pipe corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 61,280 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake pipes corroded.

n.s.r brake pipe corroded.

Pass 26 Apr 2014 58,256 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 55,169 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 52,335 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 52,335 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 48,121 miles

O/S rear most seat not fitted at time of test

child seat fitted to O/S/r and N/S/R seat not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

Fail 7 Apr 2011 48,121 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

N/S/F brake disc scored/corroded

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

O/S rear most seat not fitted at time of test

child seat fitted to O/S/r and N/S/R seat not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

Pass 16 Apr 2010 43,040 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn irregular across

Pass 17 Apr 2009 31,702 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2008 21,951 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YTH is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YTH, 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 YTH is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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