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LW05 MFK

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

140,057 mi
Last recorded140,057 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW05 MFK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2023 140,057 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened got very hot recommend attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin got very hot recommend attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 135,076 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s & o/s inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s obligatory mirror damaged but not affecting the rear view .

o/s/f door slightly corroded .

Fail 23 Feb 2022 135,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s & o/s inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s obligatory mirror damaged but not affecting the rear view .

o/s/f door slightly corroded .

Pass 20 Mar 2021 128,617 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr & osr(inner) (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf(upper) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front door bottom end slightly corroded

ns & os(sills repaired + underseal present)

underbody surface rust

Fail 15 Mar 2021 128,602 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ns & os(inner sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr & osr(inner) (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf(upper) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front door bottom end slightly corroded

underbody surface rust

Pass 13 Mar 2020 123,117 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsf & osf(outer) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr & osr (frnt to back) (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

ns & os (inner sill slight damage)

underbody surface rust

Pass 13 Mar 2019 118,075 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o//sf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 118,075 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o//sf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 111,344 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nsf & osf (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 111,344 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nsf & osf (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 104,330 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s & o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 93,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust6 box slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2015 84,175 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 84,175 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 78,481 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 72,080 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 62,779 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 57,455 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 50,340 miles

nearside front inner cv boot split

offside front inner cv boot split

offside rear tyre worn on inn er edge

Fail 17 Mar 2010 50,340 miles

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

nearside front inner cv boot split

offside front inner cv boot split

offside rear tyre worn on inn er edge

Fail 3 Mar 2009 39,322 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 39,322 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 29,952 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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LW05 MFK 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 65.2%.

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 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 LW05 MFK, 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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LW05 MFK is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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