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DE56 OUS

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

166,960 mi
Last recorded166,960 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 OUS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 166,960 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

REAR WASHER INOP

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 166,926 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

REAR WASHER INOP

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 164,884 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Nov 2024 164,881 miles

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

Offside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2023 163,481 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 157,290 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 157,286 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 146,930 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 146,930 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on mud flap (5.2.3 (f))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 139,010 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 138,974 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all over corrsion

heat shield inscure

pas on minimum

rear disc scored

under cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Oct 2019 132,673 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 124,914 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Jan 2018 124,914 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 109,338 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

wipers smearing screen

Pass 21 Dec 2015 90,714 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Inner rackend slight play

engine oil close to min

wipers smearing screen

Pass 2 Jan 2015 74,758 miles

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)

Seats in boot not fitted at time of the test. Belts not fully inspected.

Pass 15 Jan 2014 65,287 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 56,785 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 47,740 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 37,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake discs scored

Fail 19 Jan 2011 37,789 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear brake discs scored

Pass 19 Jan 2010 27,997 miles

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

Offside 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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DE56 OUS is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OUS, 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 OUS is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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