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KB55 JLU

2006 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,724 mi
Last recorded112,724 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB55 JLU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 112,724 miles

corrosion to suspension coil springs and brake pipes in areas.

slight movement in offside steering rack.

Fail 27 Sep 2017 112,724 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to suspension coil springs and brake pipes in areas.

slight movement in offside steering rack.

Pass 15 Sep 2016 102,363 miles

nearside front lower suspension arm,rear bush separating.

offside steering rack end slight movement.

Fail 14 Sep 2016 102,363 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

nearside front lower suspension arm,rear bush separating.

offside steering rack end slight movement.

Fail 16 Sep 2015 87,814 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside steering rack end has slight movement in joint

Pass 16 Sep 2015 87,814 miles

offside steering rack end has slight movement in joint

Pass 26 Sep 2014 77,634 miles

brake pipes have grease on them no tallowing full inspection

nearside front tyre wearing close to the legal limit

Fail 26 Sep 2014 77,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

brake pipes have grease on them no tallowing full inspection

nearside front tyre wearing close to the legal limit

Pass 6 Sep 2013 69,477 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 64,292 miles

both rear tyres inner edges worn dangerously close to cords.....2) o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Aug 2012 64,287 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both rear tyres inner edges worn dangerously close to cords.....2) o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2011 52,447 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 52,447 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 39,816 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 18 Aug 2010 39,816 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 27 Jan 2010 37,447 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)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 37,447 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)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 27,671 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/r tyre low tread

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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KB55 JLU is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc 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 KB55 JLU, 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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KB55 JLU is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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