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DU56 MVM

2006 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

123,963 mi
Last recorded123,963 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 MVM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 123,963 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 123,959 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 123,852 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 120,790 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 117,347 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 113,808 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 113,808 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 112,228 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 109,645 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 109,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 105,891 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 105,890 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2017 102,151 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 102,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 98,351 miles

rear trailing arm bushes worn but no excessive play

Fail 18 Jul 2016 98,351 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section blowing by hangers (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly corroded on inner face, surface breaking off (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face badly corroded , surface breaking off (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

rear trailing arm bushes worn but no excessive play

Pass 20 Jul 2015 93,441 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres on 1.6mm

Pass 23 Jul 2014 88,106 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 88,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 80,012 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 80,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 75,095 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 68,594 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 61,034 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2010 61,034 miles

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

engine covers fitted

front number plate slightly deteriorating

Pass 17 Nov 2009 49,151 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 49,132 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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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DU56 MVM is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 DU56 MVM, 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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DU56 MVM is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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