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LJ55 HGO

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

215,020 mi
Last recorded215,020 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 215,020 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 203,747 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear steel pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting advise tow bar to be removed (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 188,327 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 188,323 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 171,348 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear under drivers seat (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of deterioration of side walls

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 171,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear under drivers seat (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of deterioration of side walls

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 154,193 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 154,193 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 138,578 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 122,090 miles

o/s front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Fail 4 Feb 2014 122,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2013 106,190 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 87,193 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 72,480 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 58,144 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 40,230 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 HGO 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 75%.

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 HGO, 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 HGO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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