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GN56 BBJ

2006 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

169,223 mi
Last recorded169,223 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN56 BBJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 169,223 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also bald inner edge 225/50 17 ()

high level brake light not working

Fail 16 Nov 2017 169,223 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also bald inner edge 225/50 17 ()

high level brake light not working

Pass 15 Nov 2016 156,558 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres wearing smooth on edges

rearmost seats & seat belts not checked as folded away at time of test

Fail 11 Nov 2016 156,557 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres wearing smooth on edges

rearmost seats & seat belts not checked as folded away at time of test

Pass 13 Nov 2015 144,723 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pedal rubber split

Fail 13 Nov 2015 144,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. done (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. done (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pedal rubber split

Pass 25 Oct 2014 131,207 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Oct 2014 131,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 120,534 miles

Cover missing from O/S mirror

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres are worn on the inside

Fail 1 Nov 2013 120,534 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Cover missing from O/S mirror

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres are worn on the inside

Pass 14 Nov 2012 103,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2011 87,066 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on

Pass 7 Nov 2011 87,066 miles

air bag light on

Pass 4 Sep 2010 70,534 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 70,532 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 55,855 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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GN56 BBJ is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GN56 BBJ, 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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GN56 BBJ is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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