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LM05 LJK

2005 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

159,997 mi
Last recorded159,997 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 LJK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 159,997 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 157,057 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 152,805 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 152,805 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 146,689 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 139,549 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 136,861 miles

both front top shock mounts wearing

Pass 10 Dec 2020 136,428 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

underside corroded in places

Fail 9 Dec 2020 136,423 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

underside corroded in places

Pass 1 Jun 2019 120,833 miles

Offside Rear tyre's inner edge wear

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

Fail 1 Jun 2019 120,833 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 capless bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear tyre's inner edge wear

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

Pass 30 May 2018 114,579 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 114,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed budget 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2017 108,073 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 108,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed budget 215/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed budget 215/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 99,806 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 91,062 miles

chipped screen

Fail 2 Jun 2015 91,061 miles

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

chipped screen

Pass 21 May 2014 79,222 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2014 79,220 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 69,799 miles

Oil leak

Small crack in offside rear lamp lens.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 69,799 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn to excess on inner most edge.

Offside rear tyre worn to excess on inner edge and starting to perish.

Oil leak

Scraping noise from offside rear wheel when rotated.

Small crack in offside rear lamp lens.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 22 May 2012 59,843 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2012 59,843 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 26 May 2011 50,946 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 42,856 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 42,856 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres severly worn on inner areas of tread, advise replacement

Pass 15 Jun 2009 34,128 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 25,843 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 25,843 miles

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

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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LM05 LJK is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 LM05 LJK, 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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LM05 LJK is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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