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A23 SDT

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,047 mi
Last recorded154,047 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 SDT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 154,047 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 154,047 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 141,982 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 141,982 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 141,980 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 141,977 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Nearside rear reflector damaged and partially missing (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Outer casing of buckle missing ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from injector 3 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trialling arm (axle) bushes splitting but not causing excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 134,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2021 134,364 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 123,561 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose heatshield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 123,561 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose heatshield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2020 123,494 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened O/S AND N/S REAR LOWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S FRONT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S REAR. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 112,526 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 109,383 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 105,150 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 100,457 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 100,456 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 95,302 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 87,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2014 87,804 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 84,250 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 74,878 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 74,878 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 56,265 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 42,002 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 30,947 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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A23 SDT is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A23 SDT, 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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A23 SDT is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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