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AK56 HLO

2006 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

108,352 mi
Last recorded108,352 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 108,352 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective on both sides of vehicle (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on both sides of vehicle (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 108,347 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn on both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective on both sides of vehicle (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on both sides of vehicle (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 104,582 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamp lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 104,582 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamp lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 98,563 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 87,610 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield loose recommend attention

Fail 25 May 2023 87,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened First row (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust heat shield loose

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 80,773 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 80,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 70,588 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 62,908 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 61,443 miles

Front wipers beginning to smear

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread lines (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

airbag light came on during test didn't remain on and hasn't on further checks

Pass 5 Sep 2018 57,229 miles

Nearside Rear cut in tyres

Pass 6 Sep 2017 52,560 miles

Central Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 52,560 miles

Central Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 48,017 miles

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 43,948 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

coolant residue

engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2014 40,197 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside rear brake pipe bracket distorted

Nearside rear handbrake cable coating damaged exposing wires

Nearside tyre cuts in tread

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

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

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

Offside front tyre cracking

Offside rear tyre cracking

Oil leak

Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 40,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside tyre cuts in tread

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

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

Offside front tyre cracking

Offside rear tyre cracking

Oil leak

Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 35,941 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 30,515 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 26,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 26,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wipers smearing

Pass 15 Sep 2010 21,938 miles

child seats fitted at rear restricting seat belt inspection

Pass 14 Sep 2009 17,812 miles

centre row of seats has three child seats fitted unable fully test seat belts

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 HLO is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Black 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 HLO, 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 HLO is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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