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AJ56 VLV

2006 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

178,124 mi
Last recorded178,124 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 VLV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 178,124 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER IS WORN

EXHAUST REPAIRED

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

OIL LEAKS

Offside Rear SPRING LOWER SEAT HAS HAD A WELDED REPAIR

TAPE COVERING DAMAGE ON THE FRONT BUMPER

Fail 24 May 2021 178,120 miles

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

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

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

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

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER IS WORN

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

OIL LEAKS

TAPE COVERING DAMAGE ON THE FRONT BUMPER

Pass 8 Jun 2020 172,500 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER IS WORN

Front BUMPER IS DAMAGED

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2019 162,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

PEDAL RUBBERS ARE WORN

Fail 20 May 2019 162,519 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

PEDAL RUBBERS ARE WORN

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

Pass 15 May 2018 144,071 miles

Front BUMPER DAMAGED

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

SCREEN IS DAMAGED

Fail 15 May 2018 144,071 miles

Front BUMPER DAMAGED

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

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

SCREEN IS DAMAGED

Pass 25 May 2017 128,718 miles

O/S FRONT BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE

SCREEN IS DAMAGED

STEERING RACK INNER BALL JOINT IS WORN

Pass 5 May 2016 115,460 miles

Engine oil leak

Front wiper blades poor

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on the edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windsreen damaged

one nearside rear lamp bulb not working

Fail 5 May 2016 115,460 miles

Engine oil leak

Front wiper blades poor

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on the edges

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windsreen damaged

one nearside rear lamp bulb not working

Pass 28 May 2015 104,694 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 93,568 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 93,568 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 80,028 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 80,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 60,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 May 2012 60,572 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2011 42,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jun 2011 42,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 33,063 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear outer side light inop

Pass 12 Oct 2009 27,944 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 VLV is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VLV, 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 VLV is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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