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DX56 OXS

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,646 mi
Last recorded149,646 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX56 OXS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 149,646 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 149,644 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 143,984 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 142,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front lower corner of wheel arch. Marked in yellow. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2022 137,338 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 137,064 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 137,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 136,852 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 136,852 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 134,015 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 130,100 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 121,999 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 121,977 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box broken off (7.1.1)

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release center rear (5.2.5a)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed near side front (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed off side front (4.1.D.1b)

off side rear tyre worn bald on inside edge

Fail 19 May 2015 112,460 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inside edges

Pass 19 May 2015 112,460 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inside edges

Pass 19 Aug 2013 71,804 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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DX56 OXS is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DX56 OXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX56 OXS registered?

DX56 OXS is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is DX56 OXS safe to buy?

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