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AK06 BTU

2006 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

122,251 mi
Last recorded122,251 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 BTU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 122,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side and rear both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front macpherson strut upper attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front and offside front slight corrosion inner and outer side sill

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear hand brake has just met the required limit 16% it may require adjustment or repair

Fail 16 Feb 2021 122,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side and rear both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front macpherson strut upper attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front and offside front slight corrosion inner and outer side sill

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear hand brake has just met the required limit 16% it may require adjustment or repair

Pass 25 Feb 2020 115,530 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 107,842 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 107,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 104,020 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 96,118 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 95,885 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Corroded (2.4.A.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and Rear (6.3.1d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Advise osf osr nsr nsf hoses have small cracks on hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 88,730 miles

Advise both rear tyres wearing low on very inner edge of tyre

Centre middle seat missing not allowing inspection of seat belt

Pass 2 Apr 2015 80,665 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 80,665 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 70,800 miles

middle seat missing

movement in n/s/f top mount

movement in o/s/f top mount

n/s/f link arm upper ball joint cover split

Fail 18 Mar 2014 70,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2013 60,014 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 60,014 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 52,290 miles

n/s wing mirror glass not standard

Fail 19 Mar 2012 52,057 miles

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

nearside mirror glass damaged

offside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2011 43,924 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 35,071 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 35,047 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 27,305 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 27,196 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AK06 BTU is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AK06 BTU, 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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AK06 BTU is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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