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SV06 VBY

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

78,510 mi
Last recorded78,510 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 VBY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 78,510 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 70,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear subframe general corrostion

Pass 7 Apr 2021 65,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper suspenstion top strut mount slight play

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front hand brake slight low effort

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear subframe general corrostion

Pass 13 Mar 2020 62,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive power stering pipe to rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear general surface corrostion underneath rear

Pass 3 Apr 2019 56,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE/REAR CORROSION /LEAKING (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking Brake Efficiency 20% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded PIPES TO STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 56,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE/REAR CORROSION /LEAKING (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking Brake Efficiency 20% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded PIPES TO STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 48,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 44,592 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 41,106 miles

Body showing some signs of corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 37,825 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 33,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air con pipe broken

Pass 27 Feb 2013 29,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 24,866 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 20,862 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 16,889 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 12,855 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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SV06 VBY is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SV06 VBY, 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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SV06 VBY is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 March 2006.

Is SV06 VBY safe to buy?

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