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NC55 VBZ

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,620 mi
Last recorded128,620 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 VBZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 128,620 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front brake discs scored worn & corroded & f brake mechanism corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2016 121,834 miles

engine covers fitted

front brake discs starting to score

n/s/r tyre starting tyre starting to wear on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn near limit on inner edge

slight knock and play in steering rack

Fail 29 Jan 2016 121,834 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers fitted

front brake discs starting to score

n/s/r tyre starting tyre starting to wear on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn near limit on inner edge

slight knock and play in steering rack

Pass 29 Jan 2015 115,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both suspension top struct mounts noisey

front reg plate starting to deteriorate but still readable at present

n/s/f suspension top struct mount has lift but just within set tolerance

o/s/f brakes have a slight bind

o/s/f headlamp lense pattern becoming weak (fading)

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

turbo noise on emissions test

Fail 29 Jan 2015 115,664 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both suspension top struct mounts noisey

front reg plate starting to deteriorate but still readable at present

n/s/f suspension top struct mount has lift but just within set tolerance

o/s/f brakes have a slight bind

o/s/f headlamp lense pattern becoming weak (fading)

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

turbo noise on emissions test

Pass 31 Jan 2014 108,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to register on test

Fail 31 Jan 2014 108,621 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to register on test

Pass 15 Jan 2013 99,893 miles

n/s/f top struct mount noisey

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

wipers starting to smear on screen

Fail 15 Jan 2013 99,893 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f top struct mount noisey

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

wipers starting to smear on screen

Pass 30 Jan 2012 92,305 miles

brake warning light appeared on twice during test

front discs starting to wear

n/s/f brake sensor wiring damaged

n/s/r tyre wearing on the innner edge

service light on

Fail 30 Jan 2012 92,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

brake warning light appeared on twice during test

front discs starting to wear

n/s/f brake sensor wiring damaged

n/s/r tyre wearing on the innner edge

service light on

Pass 28 Jan 2011 81,715 miles

slight knock and play in steering

Pass 8 Jan 2010 68,704 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)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 57,579 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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NC55 VBZ is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NC55 VBZ, 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 NC55 VBZ registered?

NC55 VBZ is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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