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LR55 EVK

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,332 mi
Last recorded126,332 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 EVK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 126,332 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 156,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 156,853 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 149,831 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

o/s/ hand brake require adjustment

Pass 5 Feb 2011 133,641 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 124,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 124,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 97,334 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise bouth front inner driveshaft cv gaters split

Pass 8 Feb 2010 97,334 miles

advise bouth front inner driveshaft cv gaters split

Fail 7 Oct 2009 85,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 85,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 57,563 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 57,563 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 51,731 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 51,730 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive 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 24 Oct 2007 44,241 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 22,319 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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LR55 EVK is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LR55 EVK, 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 LR55 EVK registered?

LR55 EVK is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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