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PK56 RCX

2006 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

169,891 mi
Last recorded169,891 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 RCX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 169,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 156,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 149,154 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 2 Feb 2021 149,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Rear rear axle and components have all over surface corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2019 136,481 miles

central high level brakelight inop

Fail 1 Aug 2019 136,479 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 wheels have x1 nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

central high level brakelight inop

Pass 27 Jul 2018 121,964 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 121,964 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60-16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 106,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 105,776 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 97,466 miles

Front brake discs badly pitted on inner faces

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre tread badly cracked and perished

Fail 15 Jun 2016 97,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs badly pitted on inner faces

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre tread badly cracked and perished

Pass 19 Jun 2015 92,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres cracked and perished between tread

Fail 19 Jun 2015 92,486 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres cracked and perished between tread

Pass 17 Jan 2014 80,056 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 80,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 63,040 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 45,285 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 45,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 33,918 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 33,918 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 26,145 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside 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)

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

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

advise rear nearise and offside lower suspension arms front carrier bush is just slightly starting to seperate slightly on bonding of rubber to sleeve, only slight

Pass 2 Dec 2009 26,145 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

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

advise rear nearise and offside lower suspension arms front carrier bush is just slightly starting to seperate slightly on bonding of rubber to sleeve, only slight

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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PK56 RCX is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 PK56 RCX, 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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PK56 RCX is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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