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KS55 GKL

2006 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

148,146 mi
Last recorded148,146 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS55 GKL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 148,146 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and back (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and back (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test n/s lens cracked (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output has l/h device fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise asap inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp o/s rear lens cracked (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources painted but still work (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear spring rubbers worn

Fail 7 Oct 2023 148,146 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and back (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and back (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test n/s lens cracked (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output has l/h device fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise asap inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp o/s rear lens cracked (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources painted but still work (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear spring rubbers worn

Pass 14 Oct 2022 137,928 miles

Both rear coil spring mounting rubbers defective

Both registration lights slightly painted over

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2ND row ()

Has this vehicle had the timing belt replaced?

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Light lens slightly damaged

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3RD row ()

Fail 4 Oct 2022 137,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Bulb failure light illuminated (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both rear coil spring mounting rubbers defective

Both registration lights slightly painted over

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2ND row ()

Has this vehicle had the timing belt replaced?

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Light lens slightly damaged

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3RD row ()

Pass 7 Oct 2021 131,367 miles

Has this vehicle had the timing belt replaced?

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Light lens slightly cracked

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3RD row seats not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 7 Oct 2021 131,367 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Has this vehicle had the timing belt replaced?

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Light lens slightly cracked

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3RD row seats not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 8 Oct 2020 119,897 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 8 Oct 2020 119,897 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 12 Apr 2019 106,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Spare wheel (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 94,685 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both 3rd row seats not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 94,678 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both 3rd row seats not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 92,449 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 92,449 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 91,136 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 83,632 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 83,632 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 64,629 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 64,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 45,268 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 44,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 44,020 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 38,884 miles

clutch very heavy

n/s top mount noisey

o/s/r reflector damaged

vibration when steering

Fail 1 Feb 2012 38,884 miles

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

vibration when steering

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

clutch very heavy

n/s top mount noisey

o/s/r reflector damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2011 32,243 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 32,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 24,075 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 18,971 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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KS55 GKL is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 KS55 GKL, 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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What year was KS55 GKL registered?

KS55 GKL is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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