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BG56 OVC

2006 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

175,397 mi
Last recorded175,397 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 OVC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 175,397 miles

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))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 175,396 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 164,873 miles

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))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 154,080 miles

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))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 154,076 miles

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))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 146,284 miles

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))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 146,281 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 134,105 miles

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))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 134,105 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 121,122 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 121,122 miles

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))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 108,375 miles

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))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 108,375 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 94,127 miles

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))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 94,127 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 78,359 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 78,357 miles

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))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 75,731 miles

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 69,364 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 69,364 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 62,630 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 56,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2014 56,712 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 51,604 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 45,536 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 45,536 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 39,013 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 31,932 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 24,699 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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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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