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DE56 DFZ

2006 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

170,072 mi
Last recorded170,072 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 DFZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 170,072 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes both perished/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Casing and glass damaged but no sharp edges and view still visible (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed on both edges, slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Deep scratches through swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Fog lamp/position lamp lens cracked but no sharp edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes both perished/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Casing and glass damaged but no sharp edges and view still visible (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Both bump stops perished

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor around all subframe mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills both sides next to trailing arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner wheel arches/turrets around shock absorber mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both chassis rails and floor around towbar mounting points (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 169,919 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.51 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Top mount bearing collapsed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes both perished/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Casing and glass damaged but no sharp edges and view still visible (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed on both edges, slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Deep scratches through swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Fog lamp/position lamp lens cracked but no sharp edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes both perished/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Casing and glass damaged but no sharp edges and view still visible (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Both bump stops perished

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor around all subframe mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills both sides next to trailing arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner wheel arches/turrets around shock absorber mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both chassis rails and floor around towbar mounting points (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 161,129 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre row

Central Rear Exhaust heat shield for fuel tank insecure

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak Expansion bottle empty

Front Engine untertray insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone both bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section corroded through at joint to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Reverse lamp not working

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Position and fog lamp unit, lens cracked but no sharp edges

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone both bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop perished

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All underside of rear body around subframe and suspension mounting points and chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 161,126 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Bald and perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All rear suspension components corroded

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre row

Central Rear Exhaust heat shield for fuel tank insecure

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak Expansion bottle empty

Front Engine untertray insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone both bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section corroded through at joint to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Reverse lamp not working

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Position and fog lamp unit, lens cracked but no sharp edges

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone both bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop perished

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All underside of rear body around subframe and suspension mounting points and chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 151,554 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre row of seats

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Fog and position lamp unit glass damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre row of seats

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose for fuel tank

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished, heavily scrubbed and very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2019 151,554 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Perished, heavily scrubbed and below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre row of seats

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Fog and position lamp unit glass damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre row of seats

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose for fuel tank

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished, heavily scrubbed and very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 140,451 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, both bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Casing damaged and glass cracked but no sharp edges (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front mount starting to split/perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, both bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Casing damaged and glass cracked but no sharp edges (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop perished

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Fuel tank heat shield slightly damaged/insecure

Reverse lamps not working

Fail 25 Aug 2018 140,449 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Central bulb on tailgate unit (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs, corrosion build up (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, both bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Casing damaged and glass cracked but no sharp edges (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front mount starting to split/perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, both bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Casing damaged and glass cracked but no sharp edges (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop perished

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Fuel tank heat shield slightly damaged/insecure

Reverse lamps not working

Pass 22 Aug 2017 129,319 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 129,292 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi and rear (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 117,091 miles

Lower under shields fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2015 103,886 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 103,884 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 92,183 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 79,927 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 79,927 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 67,142 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 55,799 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2010 44,358 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 44,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 34,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

No rear seats fitted

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

Undertray fitted

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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DE56 DFZ is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc 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 DE56 DFZ, 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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DE56 DFZ is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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