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LJ55 EVB

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

201,031 mi
Last recorded201,031 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 EVB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 201,031 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 188,527 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 178,888 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2020 178,888 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 157,790 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill area slightly damage

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 155,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 155,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 148,149 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint x2 (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 top mounts (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 top mounts (2.4.G.2)

Front jacking points damaged

Front tyres edges worn

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

service brakes 58%, h.brake 17% close to min

Fail 11 Jan 2017 148,149 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint x2 (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 top mounts (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 top mounts (2.4.G.2)

Front jacking points damaged

Front tyres edges worn

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

service brakes 58%, h.brake 17% close to min

Pass 14 Dec 2015 142,721 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly top mount (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear child seat fitted at time of test

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 125,012 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2014 124,943 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 109,962 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 109,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre stop lamp inop

rear and center seats in wrong place

Pass 29 Aug 2012 107,533 miles

front brakes slight fluctuation

Pass 25 Aug 2011 90,581 miles

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

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

both 3rd row rear seatbelts not tested due to seats removed

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge (stepped tyre)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 77,473 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front inner cv boot split

offside front inner cv boot split

Pass 3 Sep 2009 63,293 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 425,513 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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LJ55 EVB is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ55 EVB, 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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LJ55 EVB is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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