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BP55 XEM

2006 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

334,355 mi
Last recorded334,355 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 XEM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 334,355 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside connecting to front calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside and offside (2.5.A.1c)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside also jacking points (2.4.A.3)

Inner Body has slight corrosion sills nearside and offside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearide and offside (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 334,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack end (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack end (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside connecting to front calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside and offside (2.5.A.1c)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside also jacking points (2.4.A.3)

Inner Body has slight corrosion sills nearside and offside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearide and offside (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 321,701 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside 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)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 321,701 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded -- to front main (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded --- to front main (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside 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)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 290,005 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2015 290,005 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 250,482 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 220,028 miles

2x front tyres wearing on edges

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2013 220,028 miles

2x front tyres wearing on edges

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2012 175,221 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 175,221 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 136,489 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

os inner cv boot split

Pass 27 Jul 2010 115,655 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 115,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 85,361 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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BP55 XEM is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BP55 XEM, 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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BP55 XEM is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 February 2006.

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