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SH56 HVK

2006 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,799 mi
Last recorded168,799 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 HVK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 168,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 12 Aug 2015 160,738 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

both front tyre's wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2014 146,464 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 146,258 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 135,314 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 135,149 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2011 117,900 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 93,228 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 78,293 miles

Nail in front tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside rear tyre scrubbed on inside edge/cut on inside sidewall

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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SH56 HVK is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SH56 HVK, 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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SH56 HVK is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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