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LJ55 EVF

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

175,327 mi
Last recorded175,327 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 EVF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 175,327 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 175,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

o/s/r tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2016 161,096 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 brake pipe covered with grease

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DETERIORATED (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 145,677 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 145,026 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 129,383 miles

Rear 2 seats not fitted so not possible to check seat belts

Fail 30 Aug 2013 129,826 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear 2 seats not fitted so not possible to check seat belts

Pass 6 Aug 2012 109,116 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air bag fault

Fail 3 Aug 2012 109,090 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air bag fault

Pass 25 May 2011 85,416 miles

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

no seats fitted to rear of car so seat belts not tested

Fail 25 May 2011 85,416 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

no seats fitted to rear of car so seat belts not tested

Pass 20 May 2009 79,401 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 EVF is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EVF, 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 EVF is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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