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LR05 LXJ

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

138,181 mi
Last recorded138,181 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 138,181 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 123,236 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 128,234 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 May 2017 123,476 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Fail 15 May 2017 123,473 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 May 2016 119,066 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 118,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 113,408 miles

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

both front lower arm bushes slightky worn.

both front outer sills damaged.

rear exhaust system badly corroded.

Fail 11 Mar 2015 113,408 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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front lower arm bushes slightky worn.

both front outer sills damaged.

rear exhaust system badly corroded.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 107,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 102,683 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 102,683 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2012 95,528 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 89,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r seat missing

Pass 1 Apr 2010 83,805 miles

no rear rear seat fitted unable to carry out full check on seat belts

Pass 1 Apr 2009 78,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 78,790 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 72,558 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 68,490 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 57,747 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 46,560 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 28,631 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 LXJ is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LXJ, 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 LR05 LXJ registered?

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

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