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EA56 VMT

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

165,951 mi
Last recorded165,951 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 165,951 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak around engine bay

Fail 28 Jun 2019 165,951 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

oil leak around engine bay

Pass 7 Jul 2018 144,456 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gator leaking

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 142,237 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)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 142,233 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 31 May 2016 138,126 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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)

brake pedal travel long

engine oil leak

Fail 6 May 2016 138,121 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine oil leak.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear suspension components corroding.

Pass 19 May 2015 128,715 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 128,715 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 115,567 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

light rusting to rear ssuspension components

Fail 30 Apr 2014 115,564 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

light rusting to rear ssuspension components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 110,589 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 110,583 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2012 236,044 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 236,007 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 213,436 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 186,279 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 186,229 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 169,989 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 16,997 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 124,644 miles

DAMAGED REAR O/S OUTER SILL

Pass 6 May 2009 112,569 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 97,609 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 97,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 May 2008 77,267 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 54,547 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 VMT is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EA56 VMT, 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 VMT is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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