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MK56 LKV

2006 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

194,921 mi
Last recorded194,921 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 LKV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 194,921 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

parking brake low efficiency

Fail 3 Mar 2018 194,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

parking brake low efficiency

Pass 1 Apr 2017 178,143 miles

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

exhaust is corroded

parking brake low efficiency

Fail 1 Apr 2017 178,143 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust is corroded

parking brake low efficiency

Pass 21 Mar 2016 164,679 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 151,997 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2014 238,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 226,619 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 226,619 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

oil leak on engine

Pass 25 Mar 2013 217,660 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 206,370 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 194,440 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 194,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 183,052 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 171,410 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 171,410 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 164,679 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 151,397 miles

high level brake light inop

Fail 15 Mar 2010 151,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

high level brake light inop

Pass 2 Mar 2009 121,286 miles

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

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

hi-level brake light inop

Pass 27 Mar 2008 78,880 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 12,320 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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MK56 LKV is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MK56 LKV, 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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MK56 LKV is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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