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LJ55 HGG

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

173,200 mi
Last recorded173,200 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 173,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 153,533 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDE (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2017 143,367 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 143,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 129,854 miles

Centre row and rear nearside seats not present when vehicle tested.

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall but not exposing cords.

Plastic engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of testable components.

Fail 23 Feb 2016 129,854 miles

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

Centre row and rear nearside seats not present when vehicle tested.

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall but not exposing cords.

Plastic engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of testable components.

Pass 18 Mar 2015 119,624 miles

Near side and off side seats and associated seat belt fittings removed fron rear row at time of test.

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Fail 13 Mar 2015 119,624 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

End cap securing wiper blade incert missing from off side front wiper blade.

NO OIL REGISTERING ON DIP STICK AT TIME OF TEST.

Near side and off side seats and associated seat belt fittings removed fron rear row at time of test.

Near side front and off side front brake pipes corroding.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Fail 11 Mar 2014 110,501 miles

Both rear seats and near side seat in centre row removed with associated seat belt parts at time of test.

Exhaust system corroded, in poor condition and has very small leak.

NO OIL AT ALL REGISTERING ON DIP STICK PRIOR TO TEST.

Near side and off side rear secondary position lights not working.

Near side front and off side front position light bulbs black and becoming dim.

Near side front and off side front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Near side rear and off side rear metal brake pipes corroding.

Off side front and off side seat belt in centre row slow to return.

Off side rear light lens cracked but not affecting light colour.

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

Parking permit removed from swept area of screen prior to test.

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Rear wiper blade rubber split.

Pass 11 Mar 2014 110,501 miles

Both rear seats and near side seat in centre row removed with associated seat belt parts at time of test.

Exhaust system corroded, in poor condition and has very small leak.

NO OIL AT ALL REGISTERING ON DIP STICK PRIOR TO TEST.

Near side and off side rear secondary position lights not working.

Near side front and off side front position light bulbs black and becoming dim.

Near side front and off side front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Near side rear and off side rear metal brake pipes corroding.

Off side front and off side seat belt in centre row slow to return.

Off side rear light lens cracked but not affecting light colour.

Parking permit removed from swept area of screen prior to test.

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Rear wiper blade rubber split.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 97,223 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)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 82,696 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 69,560 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS WORN ON INNER FACES

CHILD SEATS FITTED

NOT ALL SEATS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 24 Mar 2010 57,964 miles

one rear seat not fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2010 57,964 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 40,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HGG is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HGG, 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 HGG is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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