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LR05 LRU

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

133,874 mi
Last recorded133,874 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 LRU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 133,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 133,848 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 125,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

minor stone chips windscreen

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)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 125,203 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

minor stone chips windscreen

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)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 124,844 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & worn on inner edge - 215/60-16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 113,715 miles

Centre brake light not working

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 113,613 miles

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

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

Centre brake light not working

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 100,391 miles

Baby seats fitted to rear seats.unable to check seat belts.rear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Middle brake light not working.do not know if connected

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R Tyre worn on the inner part of the tread.below legel limit

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Aug 2015 100,239 miles

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

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)

Offside 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)

Baby seats fitted to rear seats.unable to check seat belts.rear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Middle brake light not working.do not know if connected

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R Tyre worn on the inner part of the tread.below legel limit

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 May 2014 86,062 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 86,062 miles

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 78,741 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2013 78,740 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 Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 68,484 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 68,484 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 59,045 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 59,045 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on tread

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2010 50,039 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 50,039 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

brake pad warning light is on

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread and outer side wall perishing

offside rear shock abosrber is damp

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2009 41,193 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perishing

Pass 31 Jul 2008 32,539 miles

rear brake pads are low

service light is on

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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LR05 LRU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 LR05 LRU, 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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LR05 LRU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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