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BG56 OTN

2006 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

119,595 mi
Last recorded119,595 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 OTN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 119,595 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 119,595 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 115,517 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 111,291 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 109,099 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 109,099 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 108,954 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 108,949 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Both rear coil springs badly corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 105,978 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 102,710 miles

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

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

Rear Inner brake pads look low

Fail 19 Nov 2019 102,710 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Inner brake pads look low

Pass 1 Nov 2018 96,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 90,927 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 14 Nov 2017 90,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 16 Nov 2016 83,063 miles

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

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

Engine covers /under trays fitted

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 9 Nov 2015 76,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 76,315 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 68,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 59,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

smoke check too clean for analyzer.

Fail 23 Oct 2013 59,673 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

smoke check too clean for analyzer.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 52,177 miles

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

front brake discs lipping.

rear brake discs lipping.

smoke check too clean to be detected by analyzer.

Fail 1 Nov 2011 43,372 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 43,372 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 33,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front and rear brake discs slight wear.

front and rear wipers slightly smeary.

nearside and offside rear tyre treads low.

Pass 10 Nov 2009 25,165 miles

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)

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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BG56 OTN is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BG56 OTN, 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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BG56 OTN is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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