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AK06 BZL

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

163,442 mi
Last recorded163,442 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 163,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 163,437 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 158,754 miles

Offside Front suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear brake calliper slightly damp

both rear seats were missing at the time of test

nsf wind screen has chip

Pass 1 Aug 2017 153,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs are worn

Slight oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2017 153,356 miles

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

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

Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. centre rear seat incorrecty fitted (swap with o/s/r) (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs are worn

Slight oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2016 143,335 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2015 135,163 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 130,860 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 130,736 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 112,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 112,186 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 96,641 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2012 96,534 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2011 78,757 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 78,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 62,820 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front inner constant velocity joint gaiter split

Pass 9 Jul 2009 45,863 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 BZL is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BZL, 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 BZL is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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