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AK56 BKF

2006 Ford Galaxy

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

129,693 mi
Last recorded129,693 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 BKF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 129,693 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/ pitted/ corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp lenses deteriorated, image barely visible. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 75% working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing close to minimum thickness inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 129,693 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/ pitted/ corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp lenses deteriorated, image barely visible. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 75% working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing close to minimum thickness inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 118,548 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads under half worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 75% working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit/ worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/F slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 107,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 106,051 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 106,050 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 102,316 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 98,760 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 97,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 97,012 miles

Emissions not tested black smoke when engine warmed up (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 94,617 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 94,603 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2018 90,950 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 90,950 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 87,023 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 83,055 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 83,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear close on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads low

Pass 29 Jan 2015 78,544 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 69,271 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 58,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 49,902 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 39,576 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 37,855 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 7 Sep 2009 28,177 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 28,177 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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AK56 BKF is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BKF, 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 BKF is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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