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FV56 DKU

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,969 mi
Last recorded117,969 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 DKU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 117,969 miles

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

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

dual mass flywheel noisy

Fail 27 Nov 2018 117,969 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

dual mass flywheel noisy

Fail 14 Nov 2018 117,649 miles

Emissions not tested Engine excessively misfiring. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine bay covers installed obscuring components.

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

Lower engine bay cover installed obscuring components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 110,302 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rears getting low. (3.5.1g)

Engine bay covers installed obscuring some components.

Nearside Rear Tyre on 2mm.

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

Offside Front Tyre - Worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre - Has severe splitting on inner sidewall. Ply or cords etc not exposed.

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Towbar socket has corroded terminals.

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected Securing/Cover flap missing. (1.9.3b)

Undertrays installed obscuring some components.

Fail 8 Dec 2017 110,302 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rears getting low. (3.5.1g)

Engine bay covers installed obscuring some components.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre on 2mm.

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

Offside Front Tyre - Worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre - Has severe splitting on inner sidewall. Ply or cords etc not exposed.

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Towbar socket has corroded terminals.

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected Securing/Cover flap missing. (1.9.3b)

Undertrays installed obscuring some components.

Pass 22 Nov 2016 102,688 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 95,792 miles

Engine bay covers installed obscuring some components.

Handbrake release button cover missing.

Under trays installed obscuring some components

Fail 20 Nov 2015 95,790 miles

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

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

Engine bay covers installed obscuring some components.

Handbrake release button cover missing.

Under trays installed obscuring some components

Pass 28 Nov 2014 89,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2014 89,191 miles

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

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

Bonnet release mechanism faulty.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 81,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Fail 28 Nov 2013 81,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 7 Dec 2012 73,093 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 73,090 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Centre exhaust pipe metal mountings excessively corroded - Exhaust still supported.

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 65,802 miles

high level stop light not working

Fail 29 Nov 2010 53,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 53,000 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 37,325 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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FV56 DKU is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver 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 FV56 DKU, 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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FV56 DKU is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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