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EA56 SVW

2006 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

186,435 mi
Last recorded186,435 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 SVW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 186,435 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 176,436 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))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 176,435 miles

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

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 4 Oct 2023 164,140 miles

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

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

child seat fitted osr unable to fully inspect seat/belt

movement in osf seat pivoting on base

slight play nsf inner rack joint

Pass 27 Sep 2022 153,175 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 142,258 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 142,258 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 126,269 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 115,555 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 106,080 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 96,424 miles

Slight perishing to offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Oct 2017 96,424 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight perishing to offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2017 94,151 miles

Front Front washers poor operation (o/s worse)

Offside Rear Offside rear tyre perrished

Fail 6 Jun 2017 94,151 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake disc poor condition (3.5.1g)

Front Front bonnet would not open after test completed(handle feels loose) ?

Front Front washers poor operation (o/s worse)

Offside Rear Offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 10 Jun 2016 86,541 miles

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

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

child seat fitted unable to test seat belt

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 78,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2015 78,642 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 69,855 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 57,545 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 44,814 miles

exhaust corroded and very slight blow center section near mount

Pass 17 Jun 2011 35,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 33,528 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 26,796 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 SVW is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SVW, 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 SVW is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 November 2006.

Is EA56 SVW safe to buy?

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