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AV56 OWY

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

171,779 mi
Last recorded171,779 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 OWY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 171,779 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Apr 2018 149,023 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 149,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 132,528 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 132,528 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 115,349 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 May 2016 115,349 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 102,997 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 102,997 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 93,803 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 93,802 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 85,404 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 76,697 miles

Airbag warning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2012 76,697 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Airbag warning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2011 63,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 May 2011 63,136 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2010 50,032 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING THIN

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT SHOWING ON DASH

Pass 13 Aug 2009 40,031 miles

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

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

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

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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AV56 OWY is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 AV56 OWY, 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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AV56 OWY is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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