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AK56 BPU

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

140,205 mi
Last recorded140,205 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 BPU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 140,205 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 140,205 miles

Front Position lamp not working 2X (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 136,860 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 136,860 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 127,111 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 127,111 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 120,907 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 115,029 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 111,706 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 104,965 miles

Nearside Rear backing plate rubbing on brake disc

Pass 12 Apr 2018 97,001 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 89,629 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 82,426 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 82,426 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 75,727 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 69,566 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 62,471 miles

wipers starting to smear screen.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 54,238 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 47,244 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 40,619 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 32,062 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 BPU is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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