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AJ56 VKP

2006 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

257,049 mi
Last recorded257,049 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 VKP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 257,049 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 257,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 254,703 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 246,948 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 238,148 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2016 226,013 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2016 226,004 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 215,903 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 210,790 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 210,790 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 196,147 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 186,667 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 179,083 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 178,891 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 172,325 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 172,325 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 172,277 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 160,129 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 150,253 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 134,085 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 134,085 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 93,768 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front for lamp lens damaged.

Fail 14 Dec 2010 93,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front for lamp lens damaged.

Pass 31 Dec 2009 34,744 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

offside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Fail 31 Dec 2009 34,744 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre wearing low on outer 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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AJ56 VKP is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AJ56 VKP, 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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AJ56 VKP is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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