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LV55 KFA

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

143,080 mi
Last recorded143,080 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 KFA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2024 143,080 miles

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking boot (2.1.5 (a))

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 134,188 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 134,186 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 122,301 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 8 Aug 2022 122,298 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Upto flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 20 Jul 2021 110,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 20 Aug 2020 103,379 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Aug 2019 96,334 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

center & rear exhaust box corroded

n/s rear tyre wearing on edges

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2018 85,947 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 74,715 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 74,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 70,547 miles

BOTH n/s/f and o/s/f brake hoses cracking

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

rear exhaust box corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 67,283 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 61,966 miles

Advise both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2013 56,602 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 52,947 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

centre exhaust box mounting broken off [but well supported]

front brake discs inner faces outer edges corroded and lipped

n/s/r tyre outer side wall perished and cracked

rear exhaust box clamp missing [two pipes corroded together]

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2011 48,381 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 1 Sep 2010 43,045 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 36,634 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 26,847 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f sill panel damaged

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 16 Sep 2008 26,816 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f sill panel damaged

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall damaged

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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LV55 KFA is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LV55 KFA, 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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LV55 KFA is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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