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LX55 LWS

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

141,225 mi
Last recorded141,225 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 LWS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 141,225 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 133,858 miles

Front windscreen washers intermittent

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front chassis section corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 126,659 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 126,659 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 120,925 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 114,027 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 114,020 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 106,355 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 106,355 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 103,452 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 103,452 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 96,075 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 96,075 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 84,108 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 84,108 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 73,225 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 73,115 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 65,990 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 65,990 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 52,102 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 52,102 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 39,017 miles

front brake discs badly dished,slight front brake imbalance

Fail 3 Sep 2009 39,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake discs badly dished,slight front brake imbalance

Fail 5 Sep 2008 30,058 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2008 30,058 miles

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

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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LX55 LWS is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 LX55 LWS, 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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LX55 LWS is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 September 2005.

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