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LX55 VHM

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

217,923 mi
Last recorded217,923 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 VHM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2014 217,923 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 217,905 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 212,830 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 206,901 miles

Rear silencer in poor condition.

Fail 12 Dec 2012 206,901 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear silencer in poor condition.

Pass 16 Nov 2011 166,467 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front and rear nearside seatbelt anchors slightly damaged

both front disks slightly worn

both rear disks slightly worn

Fail 14 Nov 2011 166,068 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front and rear nearside seatbelt anchors slightly damaged

both front disks slightly worn

both rear disks slightly worn

Pass 29 Nov 2010 126,727 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 126,727 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 79,408 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 35,154 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 32,316 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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LX55 VHM is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VHM, 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 LX55 VHM registered?

LX55 VHM is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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