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BJ56 ULC

2006 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

194,072 mi
Last recorded194,072 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 ULC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 194,072 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 186,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

front support bent and oil around intercooler connection

offside front tyre wearing on edge and starting to crack

offside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge and has a nail

Fail 19 Jun 2018 186,547 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

front support bent and oil around intercooler connection

offside front tyre wearing on edge and starting to crack

offside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge and has a nail

Pass 20 Jun 2017 174,951 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 174,951 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 166,928 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 166,928 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 160,547 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 152,461 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 152,458 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 140,686 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 140,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/S/F Tyre Approx 3MM

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 109,991 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 109,991 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 60,262 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 60,262 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside 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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BJ56 ULC is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BJ56 ULC, 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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BJ56 ULC is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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