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WV06 VBX

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

216,869 mi
Last recorded216,869 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV06 VBX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 216,869 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nsf/osf (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear cluster cracked

underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2017 216,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2016 216,869 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2015 213,865 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 201,478 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 201,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 193,628 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 193,624 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 174,742 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 174,742 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 150,096 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 150,096 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 97,891 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 77,829 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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WV06 VBX 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 WV06 VBX, 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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WV06 VBX is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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