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AK56 BCU

2006 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,865 mi
Last recorded153,865 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 BCU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 153,865 miles

brake discs corroded/deteriorated/worn

engine management light on

parking brake high (border line pass)

parking brake weak (border line pass)

rear tyres close legal limit

slight corrosion underside

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Jul 2016 137,668 miles

Front tyres cracked / perished / close to legal limit borderline pass

Nearside Front lower ball joint gaiter perished

Rear trailing arm bushes perished

brake discs corroded

coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

slight corrosion to underside

stone chips windscreen

Fail 8 Jul 2016 137,661 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Braking system leaking union under bonnet , brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front tyres cracked / perished / close to legal limit borderline pass

Nearside Front lower ball joint gaiter perished

Rear trailing arm bushes perished

brake discs corroded

coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

slight corrosion to underside

stone chips windscreen

Pass 8 Jun 2015 133,411 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 133,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine management light on

Fail 13 May 2014 123,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 123,888 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 112,482 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 112,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 96,911 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 96,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 75,602 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 55,042 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 21 Apr 2010 55,042 miles

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

engine oil level on minimum

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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AK56 BCU is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AK56 BCU, 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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AK56 BCU is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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