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A5 RLG

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

180,875 mi
Last recorded180,875 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 RLG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 180,875 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 180,871 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 166,712 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 18 Sep 2019 166,701 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 25 Sep 2018 151,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 141,272 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 141,272 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 132,504 miles

General corrosion to exhaust

Lower airbag cover loose

NSF OSF lower arm bushes splitting

NSF OSF top mounts grabbing slightly when turned

NSR OSR rear trailing arm bushes splitting

OSF NSF tyres inner edges wearing

OSF tyre wearing low 2mm

Rear seats inaccessable

Slight blow from exhaust flexi

Fail 1 Jun 2016 132,504 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

General corrosion to exhaust

Lower airbag cover loose

NSF OSF lower arm bushes splitting

NSF OSF top mounts grabbing slightly when turned

NSR OSR rear trailing arm bushes splitting

OSF NSF tyres inner edges wearing

OSF tyre wearing low 2mm

Rear seats inaccessable

Slight blow from exhaust flexi

Pass 14 Apr 2015 113,551 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 113,551 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 101,872 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 85,964 miles

Front wipers smearing

Air bag light on dash

Both front lower arm bushes cracking

Off side rear indicator slightly white

Fail 5 Apr 2013 85,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Air bag light on dash

Both front lower arm bushes cracking

Front wipers smearing

Off side rear indicator slightly white

Fail 22 Mar 2012 68,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wipers starting too striek

Pass 22 Mar 2012 68,301 miles

Wipers starting too striek

Pass 29 Nov 2010 42,992 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 29,176 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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A5 RLG is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 A5 RLG, 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 A5 RLG registered?

A5 RLG is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 September 2006.

Is A5 RLG safe to buy?

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