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AO56 VSX

2006 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,210 mi
Last recorded142,210 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 VSX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 142,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 134,797 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 134,733 miles

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

Unable to smoke test.

Pass 11 Oct 2016 126,483 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 126,434 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 119,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre approx. 2/3 mm.

Offside Rear Tyre approx. 2/3 mm

Fail 26 Sep 2015 119,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre approx. 2/3 mm.

Offside Rear Tyre approx. 2/3 mm

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 110,600 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 110,564 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 103,355 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 98,707 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 93,110 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 81,071 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 72,287 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)

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

crack in front no plate

o/s/f tyre on 3mm and almost bald on inner shoulder

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 VSX is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO56 VSX, 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 AO56 VSX registered?

AO56 VSX is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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