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BJ56 XYL

2006 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,522 mi
Last recorded99,522 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 XYL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 99,522 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 99,431 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 95,968 miles

centre exhaust pipe heatshield insecure.

park brake requires attention. efficiency only just met. 16%.

Pass 17 Oct 2023 92,521 miles

Nearside Front ABS wire not supported in clips

Offside Front ABS wire not supported in clips

not much reserve travel in park brake lever

Pass 12 Oct 2022 89,428 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 89,428 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 86,681 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 84,604 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 81,691 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 Apr 2018 79,047 miles

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

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

heat shield rattles

Pass 10 Apr 2017 76,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 76,687 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 74,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 70,020 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 65,493 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 63,011 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 63,011 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 42,529 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 29,663 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 20,122 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 10,825 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 10,011 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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BJ56 XYL is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ56 XYL, 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 BJ56 XYL registered?

BJ56 XYL is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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