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AK56 BNF

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,088 mi
Last recorded142,088 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 BNF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 142,088 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

additional seatbelts not checked-boot full of heavy items

freying on drivers seatbelt

rear suspension bushes perishing

undertrays and engine covers fitted

upper stop lamp slightly dim

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 8 Nov 2016 142,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door trim (6.1.C.1)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

additional seatbelts not checked-boot full of heavy items

freying on drivers seatbelt

rear suspension bushes perishing

undertrays and engine covers fitted

upper stop lamp slightly dim

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 16 Oct 2015 125,333 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside front large traling arms bushs (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (3.5.1i)

child seats fitted to centre rear and offside rear seats

Fail 16 Oct 2015 125,333 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside front large traling arms bushs (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (3.5.1i)

child seats fitted to centre rear and offside rear seats

Pass 15 Oct 2014 116,119 miles

front and rear brake discs show some wear/scoring

Fail 14 Oct 2014 116,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front and rear brake discs show some wear/scoring

Pass 26 Oct 2013 114,368 miles

front brake pads low

offside rear tyre deforming shape

Pass 3 Nov 2012 112,674 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 110,222 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 98,585 miles

Airbag light on

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 98,585 miles

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

Airbag light on

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 71,853 miles

rear no plate deteriorated

rear o/s reflector broken

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 BNF is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK56 BNF, 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 BNF is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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