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AF56 SWW

2006 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,770 mi
Last recorded116,770 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 SWW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 116,770 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal rubber split

oil very dirty and worn

Pass 25 May 2011 95,318 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 25 May 2011 95,318 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 May 2010 80,312 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 May 2010 80,312 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2009 64,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 May 2009 64,582 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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AF56 SWW is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2006 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 99,344 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 AF56 SWW, 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 20 years old, this Ford Galaxy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF56 SWW registered?

AF56 SWW is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 September 2006.

Is AF56 SWW safe to buy?

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