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LM05 LKL

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 LKL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 21 Nov 2017 127,248 miles

Nearside Front N/S mirror missing

Fail 21 Nov 2017 127,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front N/S mirror missing

Pass 9 Nov 2016 108,820 miles

center rear seat missing

Fail 8 Nov 2016 108,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

center rear seat missing

Pass 29 Oct 2015 94,665 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 94,665 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 91,503 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 91,503 miles

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 87,070 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 87,067 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

ADVISE NO ENGINE OIL AT TIME OFF TEST

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise exhaust corroded and holed

advise rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2012 82,282 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 82,282 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 77,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Nov 2011 77,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 72,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 72,730 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 63,290 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 51,033 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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LM05 LKL is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LKL, 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 LKL is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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