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EA56 VMR

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,354 mi
Last recorded184,354 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 VMR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 184,354 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 184,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 181,624 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jan 2018 181,624 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working both front (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 176,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 164,209 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 153,734 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2014 153,734 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

N/S/R tyre worn on edge

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2013 145,322 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 138,324 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 138,293 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre brake light not working

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 118,752 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 118,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 250,553 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 250,533 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 237,417 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 229,361 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 216,057 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 199,299 miles

rear tyres are on the legal limit.need replacing asap

Fail 15 Jan 2009 177,509 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 177,509 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 VMR is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VMR, 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 VMR is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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