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BG56 OWU

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

209,210 mi
Last recorded209,210 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 OWU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 209,210 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside nearside (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 194,655 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 194,655 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 178,063 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 166,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

centre exhaust heat shield loose

play in offside steering rack joint

Pass 27 Nov 2013 148,255 miles

nearside front top strut mount grabing

Pass 26 Nov 2012 125,649 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 102,595 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 80,223 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 80,223 miles

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 59,319 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 OWU is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OWU, 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 OWU is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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