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RA55 SXE

2006 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

152,785 mi
Last recorded152,785 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 SXE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2018 152,785 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Dec 2017 145,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 144,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 133,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated by shocker (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules by rear wishbone (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated by shocker (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated by shocker (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 133,780 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated by shocker (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules by rear wishbone (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated by shocker (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated by shocker (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 125,114 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 125,049 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 115,590 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 108,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2013 108,115 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 101,281 miles

Slight movement in front suspension upper strut mountings

Fail 9 Oct 2012 101,275 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Slight movement in front suspension upper strut mountings

Pass 7 Oct 2011 93,497 miles

Offside rear tyre worn uneven and perishing

Slight movement in front top strut mounts

Unable to test centre seat belts (child seats fitted)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 86,659 miles

All tyres wearing heavily on inner tread.

Rear tyres slightly out of shape.

Fail 6 Oct 2010 86,659 miles

All tyres wearing heavily on inner tread.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear tyres slightly out of shape.

Pass 13 Oct 2009 79,954 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 79,954 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 69,116 miles

nearside front inner cv boot split.

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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RA55 SXE is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RA55 SXE, 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 RA55 SXE registered?

RA55 SXE is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 February 2006.

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