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LR55 XYU

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,510 mi
Last recorded179,510 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 179,510 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 166,610 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 166,610 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 159,211 miles

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 159,210 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 158,141 miles

Brake pad warning light on but pads ok

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

O/S/F + N/S/F tyres worn on inner edges

O/S/R + N/S/R tyres starting to perish

O/S/R + N/S/R tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 145,321 miles

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

O/S/R + N/S/R tyres starting to perish

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle internal headlight adjusters n/w

Fail 9 Jan 2013 145,321 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R + N/S/R tyres starting to perish

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jan 2012 130,905 miles

Brake pad warning light on pads appear ok

Screw in n/s/f tyre

Unable to check n/s/r + o/s/r seat belts due to seats not being fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2010 101,414 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 70,494 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

N/S/F tyre cut on side wall but not down to cords

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 37,494 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 XYU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LR55 XYU, 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 XYU registered?

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

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