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LR05 LXE

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,508 mi
Last recorded168,508 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 168,508 miles

Inner and outer sills heavily covered in sealant

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective * (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 162,512 miles

Central Front Lower OIL LEAK

front lower windscreen cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2019 153,142 miles

Offside Front lower crack in windscreen

Pass 18 Mar 2018 144,470 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread low

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

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

lift in o/s and n/s front strut top mounts

Fail 2 Sep 2017 144,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 140,966 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 140,928 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 135,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust knocking on rear suspension

Fail 3 Aug 2015 135,584 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust knocking on rear suspension

Pass 14 Aug 2014 131,912 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 131,911 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 127,187 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 127,182 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 123,542 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 120,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 116,144 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 104,882 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 96,820 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 96,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 91,289 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 81,961 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 17 Apr 2007 68,369 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 56,367 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 44,048 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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LR05 LXE is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR05 LXE registered?

LR05 LXE is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 April 2005.

Is LR05 LXE safe to buy?

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