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DU56 BUA

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

185,557 mi
Last recorded185,557 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 BUA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 185,557 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear sills corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 175,106 miles

Front Outer Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear outer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly on edges on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner sills slightly corroded on both sides

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 166,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 156,323 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 156,323 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 31 May 2019 138,801 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 129,678 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 11 May 2018 129,553 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure BRACKET MISSING/BROKEN (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALSO WORN, 235/45/18 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FROM FLEXI (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 121,789 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 121,788 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion present on floor various

corrosion present on front brake discs

corrosion present on rear suspension components

Pass 5 Oct 2016 119,192 miles

rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2015 110,279 miles

rear spring mount areas slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2014 103,516 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 96,974 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust shield insecure

Fail 18 Oct 2013 96,966 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust shield insecure

Pass 12 Oct 2012 89,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 21 Oct 2011 82,960 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2010 73,150 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 58,037 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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DU56 BUA is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DU56 BUA, 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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DU56 BUA is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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