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BG56 YAY

2006 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

251,351 mi
Last recorded251,351 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 YAY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 251,351 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 251,347 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 15 Apr 2014 235,872 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 235,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 213,228 miles

Corrosion to exhaust centre and rear sections.

Horn poor in operation.

N/S/F tyre tread worn to 3mm.

O/S/F tyre tread worn to 3mm.

Rear brake pads and discs worn.

Fail 13 Apr 2013 213,228 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion to exhaust centre and rear sections.

Horn poor in operation.

N/S/F tyre tread worn to 3mm.

O/S/F tyre tread worn to 3mm.

Only one O/S/R side lamp bulb working.

Rear brake pads and discs worn.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 165,248 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 132,977 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 87,766 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 YAY is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YAY, 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 YAY is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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