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LX05 XCV

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

68,610 mi
Last recorded68,610 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 XCV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 68,610 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 61,167 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 53,709 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 41,241 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower suspension ball joint boot slightly deteriorated

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 40,963 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 39,886 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 39,724 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 39,724 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 38,264 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 37,014 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 35,502 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 32,944 miles

Emissions to clean unable to detect emissions

Pass 6 Mar 2015 30,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 28,635 miles

front tyres cracking

Fail 3 Mar 2014 28,635 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres cracking

Fail 6 Mar 2013 26,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside front lower suspension arm, rear bush starting to split

Pass 6 Mar 2013 26,522 miles

offside front lower suspension arm, rear bush starting to split

Pass 5 Mar 2012 23,845 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 21,436 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 5 Mar 2010 19,277 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 15,563 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 10,800 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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LX05 XCV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LX05 XCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX05 XCV registered?

LX05 XCV is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is LX05 XCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX05 XCV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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