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VF55 VRJ

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

174,011 mi
Last recorded174,011 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 VRJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 174,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 162,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on arm (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 17 Sep 2015 162,503 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release seat in wrong position (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on arm (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 29 Sep 2014 151,484 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 19 Sep 2013 140,875 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 140,814 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 127,500 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 127,500 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 112,964 miles

rear seats fitted wrong sides

Fail 24 Sep 2011 112,915 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

rear seats fitted wrong sides

Fail 27 Sep 2010 96,956 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 96,956 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 86,908 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 75,426 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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VF55 VRJ is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VRJ, 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 VRJ registered?

VF55 VRJ is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 February 2006.

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