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AJ56 GVR

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

128,204 mi
Last recorded128,204 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 GVR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 128,204 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 128,141 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 118,759 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes perished

Fail 30 Oct 2024 118,609 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

both rear trailing arm bushes perished

osr outer side lamp inop

Pass 22 Aug 2023 109,690 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 109,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 98,264 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 94,011 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 89,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 89,322 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 82,078 miles

n/s rear tyre is perishing in tread

rear brake discs are slightly corroded

slight front brake judder

Fail 31 Aug 2017 82,078 miles

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

n/s rear tyre is perishing in tread

rear brake discs are slightly corroded

slight front brake judder

Pass 19 Jul 2016 75,125 miles

crack is o/s section of windsrceen.

n/s front tyre tread is getting low

n/s rear outer brake pad is getting low

Pass 17 Jun 2015 66,281 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 66,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2014 60,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre sidewalls perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2013 56,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Jun 2012 51,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop light not working

emisions not tested due to exhaust blowing

Fail 6 Jun 2012 51,671 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop light not working

emisions not tested due to exhaust blowing

Pass 31 May 2011 46,606 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine undertray fitted some parts not seen

front brake discs wearing thin

high level brake light not working

nearside rear tyre tread just on legal limit

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 17 Jun 2010 40,123 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

limited view of underside due to undertray fitted

nearside rear tyre 2.9mm

Pass 17 Jun 2010 40,123 miles

limited view of underside due to undertray fitted

nearside rear tyre 2.9mm

Pass 20 Oct 2009 31,597 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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AJ56 GVR is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AJ56 GVR, 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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AJ56 GVR is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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