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RJ06 VTE

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,904 mi
Last recorded171,904 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 VTE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 171,904 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 171,904 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 148,130 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 9 May 2014 148,130 miles

Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2013 128,650 miles

front sills damaged

Fail 16 May 2013 128,640 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

front sills damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2012 126,401 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 126,401 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 102,867 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 85,993 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 67,616 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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RJ06 VTE is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RJ06 VTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ06 VTE registered?

RJ06 VTE is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 May 2006.

Is RJ06 VTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ06 VTE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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