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WP05 LXB

2005 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,539 mi
Last recorded125,539 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 LXB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 125,539 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 100,154 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 100,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 97,114 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 97,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 91,505 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 79,034 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 65,126 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 65,126 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 56,820 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 51,864 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 51,864 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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WP05 LXB 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 WP05 LXB, 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 WP05 LXB registered?

WP05 LXB is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 August 2005.

Is WP05 LXB safe to buy?

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