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LJ55 OWW

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,179 mi
Last recorded117,179 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 OWW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 117,179 miles

Extreme rear and centre rear seats not fitted at time of test

Offside and Nearside rear lamps are not a matched pair

Uneven braking detected on offside rear,Suspect distorted disc

Fail 26 May 2015 117,178 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Extreme rear and centre rear seats not fitted at time of test

Offside and Nearside rear lamps are not a matched pair

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Uneven braking detected on offside rear,Suspect distorted disc

Pass 17 Dec 2013 102,098 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 1 Nov 2012 86,128 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 62,699 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 62,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 42,075 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 31,945 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 31,945 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 OWW is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ55 OWW registered?

LJ55 OWW is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is LJ55 OWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ55 OWW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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