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EA56 XLR

2006 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

177,057 mi
Last recorded177,057 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 177,057 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 169,419 miles

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

Slight coolant leak on rear of engine

Pass 13 Feb 2024 160,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 151,823 miles

Handbrake reserve travel low

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 151,823 miles

Handbrake reserve travel low

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 137,121 miles

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

Hand brake reserve travel low

Offside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 137,121 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Hand brake reserve travel low

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 131,971 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 127,860 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))

Offside Rear outer sill slight corroded.

Pass 28 Jan 2019 122,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 113,247 miles

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

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 102,110 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 94,738 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit **at 1.6mm** (4.1.E.1)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 85,279 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 74,880 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 74,880 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 62,095 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 62,095 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn on outer edge.

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 50,829 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 42,703 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 33,133 miles

rear tyres worn on outside edges edges

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 XLR is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XLR, 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 XLR is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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