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MC06 BKJ

2006 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

178,634 mi
Last recorded178,634 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC06 BKJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2020 178,634 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe between centre and rear silencer exessively deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting underside of out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting underside out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 2nd inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside (1.1.11 (c))

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2nd inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe to body bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame to body bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

hanbrake cable corroding at compensator

slight dampness around fuel filter

Pass 28 May 2019 161,393 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas to underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush has slight vertical play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight dampness around fuel filter

Fail 26 Apr 2019 161,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 2nd inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting underside of sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting lower of quarter panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 2nd inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight misting of fuel around fuel filter

Pass 27 Apr 2018 153,507 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

child seat fitted

corrossion on rear suspension arms

Fail 25 Apr 2018 153,504 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (5.2.6)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

child seat fitted

corrossion on rear suspension arms

Pass 12 Apr 2017 145,492 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s outer sill (5.2.6)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 4 Apr 2017 145,263 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s outer sill (5.2.6)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 28 Apr 2016 134,622 miles

n/s rear tyre split but not through to cords

o/s rear tyre on limit at time of test

Fail 19 Apr 2016 134,445 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint o/s front lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

n/s rear tyre split but not through to cords

o/s rear tyre on limit at time of test

Pass 16 Apr 2015 123,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heavily corroded

nearside front tyre cut but cords not exposed

Pass 25 Apr 2014 113,662 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge and o/s front close to limit

heavy corrossion on exhaust system

Fail 24 Apr 2014 113,650 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge and o/s front close to limit

heavy corrossion on exhaust system

Pass 1 May 2013 101,558 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 95,206 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 79,641 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 58,075 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 58,075 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 40,054 miles

offside rear tyre worn low

nearside rear tyre sidewall worn and tread out of shape

Fail 15 Jul 2009 40,052 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre worn low

nearside rear tyre sidewall worn and tread out of shape

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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MC06 BKJ is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MC06 BKJ, 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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MC06 BKJ is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 August 2006.

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