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AK06 BUV

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

254,520 mi
Last recorded254,520 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 BUV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 254,520 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 254,520 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 250,149 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 250,149 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 238,594 miles

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 238,594 miles

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

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 227,224 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)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 216,343 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 216,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 204,465 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 7 Jun 2014 204,465 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 193,450 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 180,543 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 180,539 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 166,150 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 150,693 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 136,071 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 136,071 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 119,593 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 102,883 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 102,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 85,733 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 71,335 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 71,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 55,038 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 40,084 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 40,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

offside front tyre tread split

Pass 30 Jun 2008 24,972 miles

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

engine oil low asap

nearside front inner cv gaitor split

Pass 21 Dec 2007 9,720 miles

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 BUV is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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