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GL56 BVD

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

358,582 mi
Last recorded358,582 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 BVD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 358,582 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 358,581 miles

Fuel pipe insecure fuel heat exchanger (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Fuel hose insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 329,215 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 306,109 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 306,109 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 277,011 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 258,263 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 243,283 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 223,529 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 223,529 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 207,905 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 207,905 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2014 186,447 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 168,271 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 149,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2013 149,865 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 131,083 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 111,009 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 111,009 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 91,266 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 71,177 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2011 71,177 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 51,787 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 38,473 miles

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

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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GL56 BVD is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GL56 BVD, 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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GL56 BVD is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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