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BG56 OWM

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

137,496 mi
Last recorded137,496 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 OWM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 137,496 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Non obligatory mirror damaged both mirror hase missing cases ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 137,484 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both coil spring seat lower hase corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Non obligatory mirror damaged both mirror hase missing cases ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 128,471 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 121,646 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear underbody heat shield loose

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 115,575 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

exhaust heat shields in secure

Fail 29 Aug 2019 115,575 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust heat shields in secure

Pass 4 Sep 2017 98,449 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 98,433 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 95,591 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat/nav mounting removed from windscreen ()

Fail 12 Nov 2016 95,591 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat/nav mounting removed from windscreen ()

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 87,539 miles

Third row of seats not in place during test so seatbelts could not be fully tested.

Fail 11 Nov 2015 87,539 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Third row of seats not in place during test so seatbelts could not be fully tested.

Pass 20 Nov 2014 78,074 miles

Both rear brake discs rusting

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 78,045 miles

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

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

Both rear brake discs rusting

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake disc worn/rusted

Offside front brake disc worn/rusted

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 69,106 miles

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

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

small marks in rear no plate

Fail 20 Nov 2013 69,106 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

small marks in rear no plate

Pass 20 Nov 2012 59,851 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 59,851 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 49,727 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 42,334 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 42,334 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 31,956 miles

rear brake pads 4to5mm left

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 OWM is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 OWM, 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 OWM is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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