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AF56 RZV

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

143,000 mi
Last recorded143,000 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 RZV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 143,000 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Tow Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2026 140,997 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 137,049 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2024 128,847 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 128,818 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 126,500 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Knee air bag casing slightly damaged

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 124,531 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 124,424 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 112,326 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 112,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 104,310 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 104,310 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 100,803 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 100,803 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 95,887 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 95,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 89,915 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 89,915 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 82,166 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 75,492 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 69,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 69,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

o/s/f tyre very low

Pass 17 Dec 2013 61,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 61,301 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 54,117 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 47,920 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 42,851 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 40,724 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 30,616 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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AF56 RZV is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 AF56 RZV, 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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AF56 RZV is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 September 2006.

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