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BG56 SZY

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,764 mi
Last recorded100,764 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 100,764 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 100,764 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 97,418 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 97,418 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 97,393 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside exterior mirror cover missing

Fail 2 Sep 2019 97,378 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 93,035 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 93,034 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 87,130 miles

Oil leak possible camshaft cover ()

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside mirror cover missing

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

Fail 22 Dec 2017 87,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside mirror cover missing

Oil leak possible camshaft cover ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 80,700 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 72,658 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 64,481 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 64,481 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 54,666 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 46,981 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2012 46,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2011 39,829 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 30,450 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 23,159 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 SZY is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SZY, 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 SZY is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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