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BH56 ART

2020 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,226 mi
Last recorded51,226 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2020 Ford Galaxy34,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH56 ART
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 51,226 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2026 131,317 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 131,314 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 46,244 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 123,052 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 38,594 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 115,138 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish and has cuts in tread

Offside Rear tyre has cuts in tread

Pass 15 Sep 2023 31,726 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 106,521 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 97,517 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 88,603 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 88,593 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 82,104 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 74,521 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine oil level above maximum mark

Pass 8 Mar 2018 64,442 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust heat shield not fully supported and rattling

Pass 6 Mar 2017 55,408 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 41,050 miles

both trailing arm bushes splitting

nearside front tyre low inner edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 30,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2015 30,519 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres excessively worn on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 19,211 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 16,677 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BH56 ART is a 2020 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2020 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 34,636 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 BH56 ART, 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 6 years old, this Ford Galaxy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BH56 ART registered?

BH56 ART is a 2020 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 September 2020.

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