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LJ55 HLG

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,853 mi
Last recorded116,853 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 HLG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 116,853 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 112,709 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 109,043 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 109,043 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 104,890 miles

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

multiple chips on screen

under engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2021 101,744 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 101,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 96,471 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 91,727 miles

Both o/s front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 28 Aug 2019 91,727 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Both o/s front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2018 83,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Slight Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2018 83,079 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Slight Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2017 76,231 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 69,201 miles

Offside Front Brake disc rubbing noise

Pass 7 Jul 2015 62,550 miles

n/s/r inner side light not working.

tread depths: both front on 8mm, n/s/r on 5.5mm, o/s/r on 7.5mm.

tyre size: 215/55/16 97W XL.

Pass 15 Jul 2014 57,298 miles

both front wiper blades smearing slightly.

tread depths: n/s/f on 6mm, o/s/f on 5.5mm, n/s/r on 6mm, o/s/r on 2.5mm.

tyre size: 215/55/16 97W XL.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 50,630 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front number plate has various damage but still legible

tyre tread depths both front 3mm n/s/r 5mm o/s/r 3mm 215/55R16 97W XL front 95H reinforced rear

Fail 17 Jul 2013 50,630 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front number plate has various damage but still legible

o/s/r inner side light not working

tyre tread depths both front 3mm n/s/r 5mm o/s/r 3mm 215/55R16 97W XL front 95H reinforced rear

Pass 7 Sep 2012 44,720 miles

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

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

front brake discs inner faces slightly corroded

front number plate cracked

tyre tread depths both front new n/s/r 6.5mm o/s/r 4mm 215/55r16 XL

Fail 7 Sep 2012 44,720 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs inner faces slightly corroded

front number plate cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2011 37,776 miles

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

coolant leak from rear heater pipe

front number plate cracked

n/s/f inner cv gaitor split

slight corrosion to n/s/f brake disc inner face

tyrte tread depths both front and o/s/r 6.5mm n/s/r 7mm 215/55r16 95h

Fail 13 Sep 2011 37,776 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

coolant leak from rear heater pipe

front number plate cracked

n/s/f inner cv gaitor split

slight corrosion to n/s/f brake disc inner face

tyrte tread depths both front and o/s/r 6.5mm n/s/r 7mm 215/55r16 95h

Pass 16 Sep 2010 30,370 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/f brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 9 Sep 2009 23,139 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2009 23,139 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2008 17,494 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 HLG is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HLG, 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 HLG is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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