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LR55 XZF

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,989 mi
Last recorded135,989 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 XZF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 135,989 miles

both front wishbone bushes worn

both rear and nearside middle seats removed

both rear tyres perished

damage to front number plate

nearside front tyre starting to crack

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside rear tyre 2mm

small split in both front drop links

Pass 17 Dec 2016 125,306 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 121,905 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 116,296 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2015 116,296 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2013 109,771 miles

Bonnet stiff to open

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 104,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

water leak to rear heater hose

Fail 9 Nov 2012 104,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

water leak to rear heater hose

Pass 26 Oct 2011 98,784 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 97,101 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 95,282 miles

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

front plate slight damaged

n/s/r tyre wall has a small cut

Pass 26 Jan 2010 78,920 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2009 76,512 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 76,512 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 62,481 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 62,481 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 51,430 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 47,640 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 XZF is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XZF, 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 XZF registered?

LR55 XZF is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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