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LN05 XVU

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

156,107 mi
Last recorded156,107 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 XVU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 156,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 155,226 miles

damage to both outer/inner sills

front and rear discs corroded

front sides dim

o/s mirror cracked

slight play n/s front bearing

Fail 11 Apr 2017 155,226 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

damage to both outer/inner sills

front and rear discs corroded

front sides dim

o/s mirror cracked

slight play n/s front bearing

Pass 7 May 2016 154,154 miles

Offside Rear perrishing

Pass 9 May 2015 153,068 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R tyres perishing no cords visable replacements still recommended

Play in the O/S/F strut top

Pass 28 Apr 2014 149,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

power steering stiff on tick over

rear tyres cracking

wiper blades starting to smear

Fail 22 Apr 2014 149,907 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

power steering stiff on tick over

rear tyres cracking

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 18 Apr 2013 145,071 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 145,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on edges

windscreen wipers smearing close to excessive

Pass 13 Apr 2012 139,079 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 130,019 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 130,002 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 122,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre worn bald on outer stepped tread

offside rear tyre worn bald on inner stepped tread

Fail 24 Feb 2010 122,177 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre worn bald on outer stepped tread

offside rear inner light not working

offside rear tyre worn bald on inner stepped tread

Pass 23 Mar 2009 115,207 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 115,207 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 107,810 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 107,810 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LN05 XVU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LN05 XVU, 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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What year was LN05 XVU registered?

LN05 XVU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is LN05 XVU safe to buy?

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