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LS55 OWU

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

114,673 mi
Last recorded114,673 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 114,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 114,607 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 114,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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 10 Nov 2020 107,307 miles

BRAKE WEAR WARNING LIGHT IS ON

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front TYRE IS CLOSE TO THE WEAR BARS

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 107,188 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

BRAKE WEAR WARNING LIGHT IS ON

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front TYRE IS CLOSE TO THE WEAR BARS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 97,480 miles

BOTH FRONT AND O/S REAR TYRES ARE WORN UNEVEN

BRAKE WEAR INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON

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

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

HEAD LIGHTS AIM ON THE LOW LIMIT

Fail 3 Dec 2019 97,479 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

BOTH FRONT AND O/S REAR TYRES ARE WORN UNEVEN

BRAKE WEAR INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON

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

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

HEAD LIGHTS AIM ON THE LOW LIMIT

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 87,487 miles

Nearside front Abs sensor wire slightly chaffed.

Nearside front brake pad wear indicator warning wire broken.

Offside rear outer brake pad wearing low

Slight play in offside front suspension lower arm rear mount bush.

brake pad wear warning lamp on

Fail 4 Dec 2018 87,487 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front Abs sensor wire slightly chaffed.

Nearside front brake pad wear indicator warning wire broken.

Offside rear outer brake pad wearing low

Slight play in offside front suspension lower arm rear mount bush.

brake pad wear warning lamp on

Pass 21 Nov 2017 78,990 miles

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

COOLANT STAIN ON THE REAR HEATER PIPES

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 78,989 miles

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

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

COOLANT STAIN ON THE REAR HEATER PIPES

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 70,434 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS MOUNTING BUSHES ARE PERISHED

Pass 4 Dec 2015 64,645 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 59,692 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake warning light on

panel damage

tyres are perished

Fail 24 Nov 2014 59,691 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake warning light on

panel damage

tyres are perished

Pass 26 Nov 2013 54,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

a very hard pull on the n/s front door handle is required to open the door from the outside

all brake discs are worn

brake pad wear indicator lamp is on

exhaust is corroded holed and blowing

front shock absorbers top fixing nuts are corroded

n/s front tyre wear is uneven

o/s rear tyre is perished and worn uneven

panel damage

the tyres fitted on the front axle are not the same size as those fitted to the rear or the spare

Fail 26 Nov 2013 54,904 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all brake discs are worn

brake pad wear indicator lamp is on

exhaust is corroded holed and blowing

front shock absorbers top fixing nuts are corroded

n/s front tyre wear is uneven

o/s rear tyre is perished and worn uneven

panel damage

the tyres fitted on the front axle are not the same size as those fitted to the rear or the spare

Pass 23 Nov 2012 49,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake warning light is on

front brake discs are worn

o/s rear tyre is perished

Fail 25 Nov 2011 46,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake warning light on on dash.

centre row nearside seat not fitted.

front discs corroded and lipped.

front tyres worn unevenly.

front valance trim misplaced.

Pass 25 Nov 2011 46,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake warning light on on dash.

centre row nearside seat not fitted.

front discs corroded and lipped.

front tyres worn unevenly.

front valance trim misplaced.

Pass 27 Nov 2010 42,127 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2009 38,825 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 33,811 miles

nboth front tyres are worn badley on inner edges replacement strongley advised

tracking advised

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 OWU 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 60.9%.

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 OWU, 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 OWU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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