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EA56 GBV

2006 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

152,893 mi
Last recorded152,893 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 GBV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 152,893 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear subframe and suspension arms corrosion

engine oil weep

Fail 6 Aug 2026 152,887 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear subframe and suspension arms corrosion

engine oil weep

Pass 21 Jun 2025 146,892 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 146,890 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 137,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished and wearing on both edges 205/50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (OS driveshaft oil seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 133,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2022 126,003 miles

Rear suspension components corroded, but not seriously weakened.

Fail 30 Jun 2022 126,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished/worn smooth on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded, but not seriously weakened.

Pass 22 Mar 2021 124,907 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 124,907 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 122,634 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 118,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 118,985 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges aswell (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges aswell (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 118,972 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges aswell (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges aswell (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 112,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 3/4 worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 112,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 3/4 worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 105,406 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 105,406 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported front (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working rear (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 99,911 miles

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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EA56 GBV is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EA56 GBV, 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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EA56 GBV is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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