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YC55 LNU

2005 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

79,310 mi
Last recorded79,310 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 LNU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 79,310 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 79,310 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended central stalk missing (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 45,632 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 36,470 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 36,460 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 36,456 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

central rear and n/s/r seat belt locking mechanism case missing

Fail 19 May 2021 36,454 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

central rear and n/s/r seat belt locking mechanism case missing

Pass 21 Jan 2020 45,745 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Fail 20 Jan 2020 35,745 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 26 Nov 2018 31,313 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

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

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

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

Offside Mirror cap missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 29,950 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 28,320 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 26,539 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 25,210 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 24,266 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 23,307 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 21,464 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 18,537 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 15,109 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 15,109 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 10,709 miles

n/s/f/tyre has cut in side wall but no cords are showing o/s/f/tyre is wearing 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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YC55 LNU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YC55 LNU, 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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YC55 LNU is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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