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AK56 HSV

2006 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

250,945 mi
Last recorded250,945 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 HSV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 250,945 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 250,945 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 162,791 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 148,395 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to both lower sills

Fail 9 Apr 2024 148,381 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

slight corrosion to both lower sills

Pass 10 Mar 2023 138,647 miles

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

corrosion to both lower sills

Pass 10 Mar 2022 129,096 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 129,096 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 115,927 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 115,915 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 106,937 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 106,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 97,826 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 97,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 85,632 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 69,323 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 53,952 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 53,886 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 52,806 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 52,080 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 47,776 miles

o/s door mirror damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2013 45,696 miles

front discs starting to corrode on inner edges

Pass 28 Aug 2012 42,364 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 40,119 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 29,308 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 21,706 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 HSV is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HSV, 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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What year was AK56 HSV registered?

AK56 HSV is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is AK56 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK56 HSV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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