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AK56 BPE

2006 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,558 mi
Last recorded141,558 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 141,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 138,395 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 138,395 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 131,931 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 131,927 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Sep 2018 125,721 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Sep 2018 125,721 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Sep 2017 121,524 miles

Central Rear Exhaust brackets broken, but system still supported

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 115,779 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 106,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in both front inner rack joints.

Fail 19 Sep 2015 106,994 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Front position lamp(s) not working centre (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in both front inner rack joints.

Pass 27 Sep 2014 96,610 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 84,379 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 84,379 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 73,032 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 73,032 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 57,201 miles

rear brake pads worn low

tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 10 Sep 2010 42,127 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 42,127 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 29,169 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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AK56 BPE is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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