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LS55 CWY

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

203,921 mi
Last recorded203,921 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 CWY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 203,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR SEATS REMOVED

Fail 17 Dec 2020 203,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR SEATS REMOVED

Pass 19 Jun 2019 179,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH SOFT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOUNT / BEARING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH SOFT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOUNT / BEARING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 179,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL TO FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH SOFT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOUNT / BEARING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH SOFT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOUNT / BEARING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 156,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 156,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 135,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush WISHBONE (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear BRAKE NOISEY

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush WISHBONE (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 135,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush WISHBONE (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear BRAKE NOISEY

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush WISHBONE (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 113,387 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 113,386 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding HAND BRAKE (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 94,153 miles

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

NSR inner side light inop

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

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

OSR tyre worn uneven perished

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

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

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

Power steering judder(pully ?)

Fail 13 May 2015 94,153 miles

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

NSR inner side light inop

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

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

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

OSR tyre worn uneven perished

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering judder(pully ?)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 87,871 miles

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

front top mounts noisey

polly v belt noisey

Fail 2 Dec 2014 87,871 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

front top mounts noisey

polly v belt noisey

Pass 28 Nov 2013 68,947 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 68,947 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 61,326 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 61,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 50,294 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 40,881 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 33,247 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 24,061 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 24,061 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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LS55 CWY is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LS55 CWY, 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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LS55 CWY is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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