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LK56 MKP

2006 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,131 mi
Last recorded159,131 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK56 MKP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 159,131 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 147,396 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 133,145 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light illuminated

Pass 19 Nov 2012 118,233 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)

airbag and engine management light illuminated

Fail 17 Nov 2012 118,233 miles

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

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

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

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)

airbag and engine management light illuminated

Pass 17 Apr 2012 108,599 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 93,762 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

noise from engine.

Pass 7 Oct 2011 93,762 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

noise from engine.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 78,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Apr 2011 78,943 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Oct 2010 62,301 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 62,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 30,015 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 103,719 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 100,923 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 100,923 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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LK56 MKP is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 LK56 MKP, 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 LK56 MKP registered?

LK56 MKP is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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