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VF55 VPO

2006 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,158 mi
Last recorded214,158 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 VPO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 214,158 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

centre and rear seat belt buckles

nearside rear axle bush

offside front arm bushes

offside front inner tie rod

various engine oil leaks

Fail 5 Sep 2013 214,140 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

centre and rear seat belt buckles

nearside rear axle bush

offside front and rear tyre worm close to limit

offside front arm bushes

offside front inner tie rod

various engine oil leaks

Pass 3 Sep 2012 181,073 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 151,901 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 151,901 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front side light

Pass 29 Sep 2010 114,049 miles

offside front tyre

Fail 18 Sep 2009 78,202 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside door mirror glass

Pass 18 Sep 2009 78,202 miles

nearside door mirror glass

Pass 3 Oct 2008 55,637 miles

exhaust system starting to corrode

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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VF55 VPO is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VF55 VPO, 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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What year was VF55 VPO registered?

VF55 VPO is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 January 2006.

Is VF55 VPO safe to buy?

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