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C9 KES

2006 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

173,260 mi
Last recorded173,260 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 KES
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 173,260 miles

front shocks stained, front top mounts and shocks corroding

n/s headlamp deteriorating, n/s beam image poor

o/s outer sill corroded at rear, corrosion on inner sills at rear ( more n/s ), corrosion in rear inner wheel arches ( shock mounting points )

o/s rear inner pad low, n/s inner pad worn

rear springs corroded, rear shock rams and top mounts corroding, rear spring arm corroding

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated and weak ( n/s poor ), front wishbone bushes deteriorating ( more n/s )

Pass 9 Sep 2025 164,001 miles

centre exhaust heatshield loose

eye level brake light loose

front shocks stained/damp ( more o/s ), rear springs corroded

handbrake long travel

o/s front tyre bald on inner edge, n/s front tyre wearing to inner edge and cut in tread

o/s outer sill corroded at rear, n/s inner sill corroded at rear, corrosion in rear inner arches ( top mount area )

play/movement in n/s rear trailing arm bush when shaking wheel ( not excessive at present ). rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated and weak ( more n/s )

Fail 9 Sep 2025 164,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

centre exhaust heatshield loose

eye level brake light loose

front shocks stained/damp ( more o/s ), rear springs corroded

handbrake long travel

o/s front tyre bald on inner edge, n/s front tyre wearing to inner edge and cut in tread

o/s outer sill corroded at rear, n/s inner sill corroded at rear, corrosion in rear inner arches ( top mount area )

play/movement in n/s rear trailing arm bush when shaking wheel ( not excessive at present ). rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated and weak ( more n/s )

Pass 17 Sep 2024 155,100 miles

Nearside Rear bumper tapped up but not insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2023 145,100 miles

front shocks damp ( n/s slightly more )

handbrake has long/high travel ( low reserve left ) , n/s handbrake lever not on stop of caliper and no lock out from n/s handbrake

rear springs corroded

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating and slightly weak

rear tyres worn low and feathered on inner edge ( more so n/s )

slight play in n/s rear drop link

Pass 24 Aug 2022 134,417 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 126,437 miles

1x bolt loose on exhaust front pipe mount

exhaust heatshield deteriorated and partly hanging down

front tyres perishing, cuts in tread and 3mm ( minimum 1.6mm)

handbrake travel high, n/s lever not on stop

n/s front indicator faded

o/s front side light slightly dim

rear springs corroded

slight imbalance in rear brakes and o/s has 20kg pulse

Pass 23 Sep 2020 119,060 miles

Coolant level below min

Rear bumper slightly insecure

signs of an oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2018 102,513 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heat sheild loose rear

rear silencer outer skin in poor condition

Pass 20 Nov 2017 93,955 miles

2 of the 4 o/s rear side lights inop

STRONG ADVISE - N/S REAR LOWER FORWARD ARM INNER BUSHES DETERIORATED AND CLOSE TO METAL TO METAL CONTACT

STRONG ADVISE - REAR PADS LOW ( CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT )

heat shield on underside come away on n/s at front ( but shield still secure at present

o/s front forward bush deteriorated ( n/s slightly starting to deteriorate )

o/s front tyre bald on outer edge

rear springs corroded at bottom

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated, other rear suspension bushes deteriorating and slightly weak

slight blow in exhaust towards rear, and rear box starting to deteriorate

windscreen chipped

Pass 31 Dec 2016 87,402 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 78,749 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 69,860 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 61,441 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 51,984 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 44,025 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 34,063 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 25,648 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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C9 KES is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 C9 KES, 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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C9 KES is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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