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AO56 ZHX

2006 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

199,512 mi
Last recorded199,512 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 ZHX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 199,512 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 199,511 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board front exhaust blow (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Nov 2019 191,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly miss shaped by puncture repair (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 190,366 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush broken up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush broken up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 175,869 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 175,652 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 158,514 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 143,807 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 142,941 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flex pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Door mirror cover damaged / missing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Rearmost seatbelts not checked

Pass 26 Aug 2015 123,496 miles

Offside Front Seatbelt slightly frayed

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust system corroded.

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

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

Nearside Mirror casing damaged

Fail 26 Aug 2015 123,496 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust system corroded.

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Mirror casing damaged

Offside Front Seatbelt slightly frayed

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Sep 2014 106,094 miles

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

rear silencer cracked

Pass 14 Feb 2014 99,356 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 99,356 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 90,531 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 82,578 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Jan 2011 80,734 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 68,637 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 68,637 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 ZHX is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZHX, 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 ZHX is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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