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SK56 HVB

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,061 mi
Last recorded120,061 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 HVB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2020 120,061 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

below covered by under seal

Pass 23 Apr 2019 97,784 miles

Engine Cover/Under Trays Fitted

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under Body, Chassis, Brake and Suspension Components Corroded

Vehicle Heavily Under Sealed

Pass 16 Feb 2018 95,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 95,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 88,616 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine cover/under-trays obscuring some components

Fail 18 Jan 2017 88,616 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

engine cover/under-trays obscuring some components

Pass 1 Dec 2015 85,236 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 82,371 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 79,295 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 79,295 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 9 Jul 2012 73,675 miles

airbag light on

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat

Fail 9 Jul 2012 73,674 miles

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

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

airbag light on

front discs corroded

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat

o/s/f tyre has 2mm tread and is worn on both edges

Pass 12 Jul 2011 67,298 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 67,298 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 60,695 miles

engine under tray fitted restricting inspection

nearside wheel trim missing

oil leak from engine

slight damage to nearside inner wheel rim

slight leak from offside inner cv boot

Fail 21 Jul 2010 60,695 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine under tray fitted restricting inspection

nearside wheel trim missing

oil leak from engine

rear pads on nearside getting low on material poss 20 percent left

slight damage to nearside inner wheel rim

slight leak from offside inner cv boot

Pass 28 Aug 2009 47,272 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 47,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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SK56 HVB is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SK56 HVB, 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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SK56 HVB is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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