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AO56 LKZ

2006 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

159,708 mi
Last recorded159,708 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 LKZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2024 159,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush [both] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 153,576 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Fog light not working

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Advise replacing (0.1 (b))

Rear underside off vehicle getting corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2023 153,576 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Fog light not working

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Advise replacing (0.1 (b))

Rear underside off vehicle getting corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2022 145,750 miles

Battery insecure but wont fall over

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

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

High level stop not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Osf fog not working

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2021 141,061 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper stop lamp inoperative

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front foglamp inoperative

Undercovers fitted to vehicle

Fail 6 Nov 2021 140,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper stop lamp inoperative

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front foglamp inoperative

Undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 28 Nov 2020 135,871 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 135,871 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2020 135,629 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2020 135,629 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 135,242 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 121,433 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 112,812 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 103,142 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 95,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 84,211 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

NSR tyre cut in tread 215/60/16

Pass 16 Oct 2014 84,211 miles

NSR tyre cut in tread 215/60/16

Pass 15 Oct 2013 75,079 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 66,391 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 66,391 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 56,014 miles

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

NSR tyre tread cut in places

Pass 12 Oct 2010 47,986 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 41,680 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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AO56 LKZ is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AO56 LKZ, 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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AO56 LKZ is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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