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NU56 BFE

2006 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

145,473 mi
Last recorded145,473 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 BFE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 145,473 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 145,467 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 132,629 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 124,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 108,937 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 106,126 miles

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

Offside door mirror loose

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage electric pump (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear front radius bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cooler pipes corroded

outer sills and rear wheel arches corroded

rear chassis corroded

starter motor sluggish

unable to see all brake pipes

Pass 21 Aug 2017 101,461 miles

Coolant leak slight, above turbo ()

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arms, front bushes, both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded to and from fuel cooler ()

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded from pump to steering rack (2.3.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover/under trays fitted

unable to see all brake pipes

Pass 18 Aug 2016 95,234 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

engine cover/undertrays fitted

timing belt due replacement

unable to see all brake pipes

Fail 17 Aug 2016 95,234 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak intercooler joint ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Rear wiper split

engine cover/undertrays fitted

unable to see all brake pipes

Pass 8 Sep 2015 87,876 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 79,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 70,087 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

n/s rear caliper handbrake pivot not fully returning to stop

o/s and n/s front wheel arch liners slightly insecure

unable to fully inspect brake pipes and other components due to large plastic trims and under guards

Fail 15 Aug 2013 70,087 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

n/s rear caliper handbrake pivot not fully returning to stop

o/s and n/s front wheel arch liners slightly insecure

unable to fully inspect brake pipes and other components due to large plastic trims and under guards

Pass 9 Aug 2012 60,571 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 50,767 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 40,971 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 31,621 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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NU56 BFE is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NU56 BFE, 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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NU56 BFE is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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