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GD55 BYX

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

186,979 mi
Last recorded186,979 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD55 BYX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 186,979 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 175,840 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 175,840 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat fit to wrong side (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat fit to wrong side (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 158,101 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 142,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted unable to see all testable items

Pass 11 Jan 2016 124,435 miles

covers fitted unable to see all testable items

front tyres 3mm limit is 1.6mm

Pass 5 Jan 2015 108,146 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 91,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads 70% worn

Pass 3 Jan 2013 74,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heatshield catching exhaust

Fail 12 Jan 2012 54,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 54,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2011 45,636 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 37,894 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 31,354 miles

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

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

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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GD55 BYX is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GD55 BYX, 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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GD55 BYX is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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