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AV56 VDO

2007 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

142,287 mi
Last recorded142,287 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Galaxy99,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 VDO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 142,287 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 132,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 126,869 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 118,149 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 118,149 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 110,223 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

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

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

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 8 Oct 2015 110,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 23 Sep 2014 102,075 miles

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn smooth on the inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2014 102,075 miles

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn smooth on the inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2013 91,448 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 91,448 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 78,304 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

n/s/f-o/s/f-o/s/r/ tyres have black thornes in

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge plus punctured

Fail 21 Sep 2012 78,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

all four tyres have black thornes in

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge plus punctured

Fail 28 Sep 2011 65,503 miles

Outer Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 65,503 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 40,993 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 40,986 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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 VDO is a 2007 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2007 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 99,134 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 VDO, 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 19 years old, this Ford Galaxy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV56 VDO is a 2007 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 February 2007.

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