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LT55 TAU

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

369,270 mi
Last recorded369,270 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 TAU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 369,270 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2016 337,548 miles

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

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

minor oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2016 337,548 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

minor oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2015 313,562 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 313,562 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 294,154 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Sep 2014 269,640 miles

Oil leak

o.s.r parking brake low

Fail 12 Sep 2014 269,640 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

o.s.r parking brake low

Pass 9 May 2014 253,745 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs has lips

Fail 9 May 2014 253,745 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

front brake discs has lips

Pass 9 Sep 2013 228,814 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 18 Apr 2013 210,518 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Sep 2012 183,204 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 170,956 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 161,084 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 142,327 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 122,386 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 103,653 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 89,465 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 89,465 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 67,617 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 60,704 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 35,531 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 28,480 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 27,528 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 26,275 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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LT55 TAU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LT55 TAU, 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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LT55 TAU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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