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MF06 XLM

2006 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

196,798 mi
Last recorded196,798 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF06 XLM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2019 196,798 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill area near front suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill area near suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 body to caliper 2 parts (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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 2 parts body to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Spare tyre defective none fitted ()

Pass 11 Apr 2018 184,505 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM MARK ON DIPSTICK

INCORRECT SPEC TYRES FITTED TO BOTH FRONTS AND OFFSIDE REAR

Nearside Rear BRAKE ASSEMBLY READING SLIGHT RUN OUT ON SERVICE AND PARKING BRAKES ON RBT

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE IS BALD ON INNER SHOULDER (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 184,458 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ENGINE OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM MARK ON DIPSTICK

INCORRECT SPEC TYRES FITTED TO BOTH FRONTS AND OFFSIDE REAR

Nearside Rear BRAKE ASSEMBLY READING SLIGHT RUN OUT ON SERVICE AND PARKING BRAKES ON RBT

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE IS BALD ON INNER SHOULDER (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 174,511 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 174,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/55r16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 165,150 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 165,150 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 148,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pad warning light is on

Pass 26 Feb 2015 148,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pad warning light is on

Pass 4 Nov 2013 115,660 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 96,832 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 89,103 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 89,103 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 25 Mar 2011 71,917 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 58,761 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 44,845 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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MF06 XLM is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MF06 XLM, 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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MF06 XLM is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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