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PE56 BFF

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,268 mi
Last recorded183,268 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 BFF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 183,268 miles

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

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

long hand brake travel

Fail 6 Jan 2023 183,156 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

long hand brake travel

Pass 30 Dec 2021 173,539 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and worn close too wear bars

Offside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and close too wear bars

long hand travel

Fail 17 Dec 2021 173,329 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and worn close too wear bars

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and close too wear bars

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

long hand travel

Pass 25 Nov 2020 168,406 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 159,228 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt mid row both outer seats ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides … trailing arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 159,227 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt mid row both outer seats ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides … trailing arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 148,981 miles

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes deteriorating but no excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 148,981 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt not secure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes deteriorating but no excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 138,542 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 138,542 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 10 Dec 2016 127,815 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 10 Dec 2016 127,815 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 14 Dec 2015 117,420 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

cannot clearly see base of rear springs

Fail 14 Dec 2015 117,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excess movement at steering rack inner joint area when steering wheel rocked (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

cannot clearly see base of rear springs

Pass 23 Dec 2014 110,473 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 99,200 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 87,031 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 74,133 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 61,114 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 47,041 miles

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

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

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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PE56 BFF is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PE56 BFF, 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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PE56 BFF is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 September 2006.

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