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SO06 VWP

2006 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,899 mi
Last recorded152,899 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 VWP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 152,899 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 147,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 141,917 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x seats ()

Nearside Front side light lamp loose

handbrake lever stiff

Fail 21 Aug 2020 141,917 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working lamp loose (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x seats ()

handbrake lever stiff

Pass 21 Aug 2019 138,600 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 20 Aug 2019 138,596 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 19 Aug 2019 138,576 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and rear,rear seatbelts not checked ()

Pass 25 Jul 2018 131,910 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt + Nearside rear + Centre rear ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Jul 2018 131,816 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt + Nearside rear + Centre rear ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jul 2017 122,577 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 122,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 112,770 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 112,668 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 101,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 90,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

crack in windscreen (offside)

high level brake light not working

rust lip on both front brake discs

Pass 14 Aug 2013 80,318 miles

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

front discs rusty on inside

n/s/r side light cluster not working in one section

Pass 18 Aug 2012 70,297 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 58,507 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 47,771 miles

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

rear exhaust heatshield loose.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 36,649 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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SO06 VWP is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SO06 VWP, 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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SO06 VWP is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 August 2006.

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