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LN05 YFJ

2005 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

251,128 mi
Last recorded251,128 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 YFJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 251,128 miles

Front reg plate deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracked

all brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded lightly

all coil springs corroded

all discs corroded

all shock absorbers misted with oil

oil leak unknown location

slight play in steering rack

underbody corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2019 251,120 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases several places heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed by corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both windscreen wipers deteriorated

Front play in both front upper shock mounts

Front reg plate deteriorated

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all brake disks corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2018 251,118 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe corroded. (holed) (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside 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 1 Mar 2017 231,078 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)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 231,078 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 230,833 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Large Objects hanging from rear view mirror (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 226,022 miles

offside rear disc badly corroded and pitted

Fail 20 Feb 2016 225,959 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear disc badly corroded and pitted

Pass 23 Feb 2015 223,776 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 207,394 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 177,931 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 152,959 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 125,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 112,010 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 25 Feb 2009 89,611 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 63,143 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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LN05 YFJ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YFJ, 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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LN05 YFJ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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