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SW55 HWS

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,083 mi
Last recorded130,083 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 HWS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 130,083 miles

Nearside Front Detachable tow ball has slight play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 118,349 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

corrosion in both front brake pipes on calipers

corrosion in o/s/f brake pipe

corrosion in o/s/front to rear brake pipe

corrosion on front brake discs

fluctuation on both front brakes [not yet excessive]

n/s/f flexy brake hose slightly damaged

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit, wearing unevenly + some segments of tread worn low but not over entire circumfrance of tread [215/55/16v]

slight damage to both front sills

slight play in both front suspension top strut mounts

Fail 11 Jan 2017 118,349 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

corrosion in both front brake pipes on calipers

corrosion in o/s/f brake pipe

corrosion in o/s/front to rear brake pipe

corrosion on front brake discs

fluctuation on both front brakes [not yet excessive]

n/s/f flexy brake hose slightly damaged

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit, wearing unevenly + some segments of tread worn low but not over entire circumfrance of tread [215/55/16v]

slight damage to both front sills

slight play in both front suspension top strut mounts

Pass 15 Jan 2016 110,964 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

corrosion in both o/s/f brake pipes

corrosion started in o/s/front to rear brake pipe

front brake application slightly uneven

n/s/f brake pipe on caliper corroding

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on stepped edge + nail close to inner edge [215/55/16v]

slight fluctuation on front brakes

slight play in both front top suspension strut mounts

Pass 15 Jan 2015 103,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front suspension top strut mounts slightly stiff + have slight wear

both sills damaged slightly

corrosion started in some brake pipes

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm, n/s/f 2mm [215/55/16v]

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight damage to n/s/f flexy brake hose

slight fluctuation on front brakes

slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

slight play in steering column?

Pass 17 Jan 2014 94,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front suspension top strut mounts slightly stiff

damage to both sills

fluctuation on front brakes not yet excessive

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

Fail 15 Jan 2014 94,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front suspension top strut mounts slightly stiff

damage to both sills

fluctuation on front brakes not yet excessive

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

Pass 17 Jan 2013 83,878 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front suspension top strut bearings sticking slightly

both sills slightly damaged

n/s/f tyre badly worn on stepped inner edge [215/55/16v]

noise from steering rack

Fail 14 Jan 2013 83,866 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front suspension top strut bearings sticking slightly

both sills slightly damaged

n/s/f tyre badly worn on stepped inner edge [215/55/16v]

noise from steering rack

Pass 19 Jan 2012 77,533 miles

dampness around n/s/r handbrake lever on caliper?

slight judder on o/s/f brake

slight wear in both front suspension top strut mounts

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Fail 16 Jan 2012 77,533 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

corrosion starting in exhaust back box

dampness around n/s/r handbrake lever on caliper?

slight judder on o/s/f brake

slight wear in both front suspension top strut mounts

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 17 Jan 2011 71,983 miles

Oil leak from engine area.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 65,805 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 65,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 59,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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SW55 HWS is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SW55 HWS, 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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SW55 HWS is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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