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LR55 XYO

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021
Pass 8 Jan 2020 195,362 miles

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

Rear seats missing at time of test

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 191,985 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 191,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 179,406 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 179,406 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 174,384 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 174,384 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 149,794 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 149,794 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 102,678 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 102,678 miles

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 87,047 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 75,351 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 75,351 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 66,624 miles

Reading lower on offside park brake

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 57,932 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 43,625 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 30,831 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 XYO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LR55 XYO, 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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LR55 XYO is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 November 2005.

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