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AK56 HLX

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

191,991 mi
Last recorded191,991 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 191,991 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 178,356 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate

exhaust blow at the front end

Fail 11 Jun 2019 178,316 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate

exhaust blow at the front end

Pass 5 Jul 2018 165,948 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 165,945 miles

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

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin down pipe (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 153,747 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rackend (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play rackend (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 153,173 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear no access to boot seats/seat belts

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jun 2016 140,055 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 132,116 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 132,116 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 111,400 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 81,350 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 73,916 miles

Brake pipes coated with grease not allowing full inspection

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2010 53,070 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 53,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 40,043 miles

front number plate cracked

rear number plate delaminating

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 HLX is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HLX, 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 HLX is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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