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AK06 BVF

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

155,468 mi
Last recorded155,468 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 155,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bottom arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bottom arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 May 2017 155,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre tread depth is 1.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 142,687 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Jul 2016 142,687 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2015 131,530 miles

Both front tyres low on both edges

Both rear tyres slightly wearing out of shape

Coolant low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Sump plug damp

Fail 14 Jul 2015 131,517 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Both front tyres low on both edges

Both rear tyres slightly wearing out of shape

Coolant low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Sump plug damp

Pass 12 Jun 2014 121,566 miles

Clip off airbox pipe

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Sump plug damp

Fail 11 Jun 2014 121,563 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Clip off airbox pipe

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Sump plug damp

Pass 2 Jul 2013 111,475 miles

rear cente seat removed by owner can not check seat belt.

Fail 1 Jul 2013 111,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on edges,n/s/r tyre worn on edges,o/s/f tyres worn on edges.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 98,304 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 88,038 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 213,653 miles

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

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2010 213,653 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2009 157,988 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 157,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 BVF is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BVF, 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 BVF is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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