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LJ55 EVC

2005 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,259 mi
Last recorded92,259 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 EVC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 92,259 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front chassis legs/outriggers corroding slightly

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2017 92,255 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front chassis legs/outriggers corroding slightly

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2016 86,311 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

rear brake pipes slightly corroded/greased

Fail 26 Feb 2016 86,311 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

rear brake pipes slightly corroded/greased

Pass 1 Sep 2015 81,396 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 71,773 miles

slight play in offside and nearside front upper strut bearings

Fail 20 Aug 2014 71,773 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight play in offside and nearside front upper strut bearings

Pass 19 Aug 2013 65,677 miles

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

corrosion build up on exhaust system

gearbox steady bar bush out of position

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Aug 2013 65,677 miles

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

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

corrosion build up on exhaust system

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2012 60,214 miles

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

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

offside rear seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Aug 2012 60,214 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

offside rear seat not fitted at time of test

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 19 Aug 2011 51,978 miles

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

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

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

slight difference in rear brake application during roller barke test

Fail 19 Aug 2011 51,978 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

slight difference in rear brake application during roller barke test

Pass 25 Aug 2010 45,106 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 38,254 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 27,346 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 EVC is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LJ55 EVC, 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 LJ55 EVC registered?

LJ55 EVC is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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