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VK56 DVN

2006 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

148,157 mi
Last recorded148,157 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 DVN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 148,157 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)

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 148,136 miles

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 133,479 miles

Engine Running Rough

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/S/F Fog Light Damaged

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 133,477 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Engine Running Rough

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Fog Light Damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

No Rear Seats Fitted

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Topped up engine oil 2 Lts

Pass 9 Nov 2012 121,783 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 121,783 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 102,546 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 102,546 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 84,541 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 84,541 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 64,180 miles

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

rear pads wearing thin

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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VK56 DVN is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VK56 DVN, 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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VK56 DVN is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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