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CE56 MSU

2006 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

196,191 mi
Last recorded196,191 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 MSU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 196,191 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 191,702 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 191,699 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear axle (6.1.A.1)

excessive fumes from engine entering cabin

Pass 4 Oct 2016 189,402 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

body covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 182,321 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside front wing mirror slightly insecure

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2015 182,321 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing retaining spring/clip (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre under inflated

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside front wing mirror slightly insecure

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 169,640 miles

coolent pipe repaired under bonnet

engine has an oil leak

exhaust has a slight leak at front flexi

exhaust rear box corroded

nearside mirror damaged

nearside rear shock leaking slightly

nearside rear tyre worn

offside rear reflector damaged

rear brake discs worn and lipped

rear tyre are van type tyres and fronts are car type

several areas of damage to bodywork and bumpers

Fail 5 Nov 2014 169,640 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

coolent pipe repaired under bonnet

engine has an oil leak

exhaust has a slight leak at front flexi

exhaust rear box corroded

front brake discs worn and lipped/corroded

nearside mirror damaged

nearside rear shock leaking slightly

nearside rear tyre worn

offside rear reflector damaged

rear brake discs worn and lipped

rear tyre are van type tyres and fronts are car type

several areas of damage to bodywork and bumpers

Pass 14 Mar 2014 160,473 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 160,473 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 138,254 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 138,254 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 117,298 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 89,404 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 154,162 miles

airbag warning light on

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 14 Dec 2011 152,010 miles

air bag light on

oil level on min

Fail 14 Dec 2011 152,010 miles

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

air bag light on

oil level on min

Pass 19 Nov 2010 125,662 miles

3rd row of seats folded away

both front tyres on the legal tread limit

oil level on min

Pass 20 Nov 2009 92,992 miles

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

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

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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CE56 MSU is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CE56 MSU, 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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CE56 MSU is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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