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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres at 3mm and wearing inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower inner arm, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front exhaust flexipipe leaking
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected upper coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front exhaust flexipipe leaking
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s and o/s trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Bottom arm that holds spring. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s and o/s trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Blowing before rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Center row, middle seat.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2mm and wearing on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 3mm and wearing badly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers. (3.4 (b) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Center row, middle seat.
Fuel cooler under vehicle lose.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2mm and wearing on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 3mm and wearing badly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Middle row, middle seat.
Fuel tank slightly loose Fuel cooler broken off its bracket. (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge and has nail in tread. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested Dip beam not working. (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Middle row, middle seat.
Fuel tank slightly loose Fuel cooler broken off its bracket. (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge and has nail in tread. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
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))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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BG56 OVC is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 BG56 OVC, 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 OVC is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 November 2006.
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