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LV05 VBE

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,285 mi
Last recorded83,285 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 VBE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 83,285 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 83,285 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 71,585 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust box outer skin corroaded

Fail 20 Nov 2012 71,585 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust box outer skin corroaded

Pass 29 Nov 2011 61,486 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 61,392 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 52,062 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 52,062 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 42,291 miles

both rear tyres perished

o/s/f + n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 15 Nov 2008 30,097 miles

rear brake pads low

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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LV05 VBE is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LV05 VBE, 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 LV05 VBE registered?

LV05 VBE is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is LV05 VBE safe to buy?

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