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VE55 KOX

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

169,861 mi
Last recorded169,861 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 KOX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2022 169,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central middle box badly corded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 164,467 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 164,467 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 164,404 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 158,624 miles

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 7th ()

Pass 24 Nov 2018 148,105 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 139,670 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 139,670 miles

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

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)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front and rear (all 4 tyres) (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 127,472 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 127,472 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 111,271 miles

p taylor only inspected failed items

Fail 6 Jul 2015 111,271 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 99,959 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 99,958 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 85,499 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2012 73,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

center exhaust braket broken

o/s/r door opening warning light not working

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 15 Feb 2012 73,879 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

center exhaust braket broken

o/s/r door opening warning light not working

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 17 Feb 2011 63,646 miles

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

rear brake pads thin

Pass 8 Feb 2010 51,655 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 39,212 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 39,212 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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VE55 KOX is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VE55 KOX, 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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VE55 KOX is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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