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EF55 VEK

2006 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,326 mi
Last recorded161,326 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 VEK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 161,326 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 159,090 miles

front top suspension mounts noisey

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 12 Feb 2021 159,077 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

front top suspension mounts noisey

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 18 Feb 2020 155,195 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 148,080 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 143,059 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 136,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 127,476 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

no rear seats fitted at time of test unable to inspect belts

Fail 15 Jan 2016 127,441 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

no rear seats fitted at time of test unable to inspect belts

Pass 16 Jan 2015 114,908 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake disc worn on inner face

rear exhaust box rusty

rear seats not fitted at time of test

slight leak from both rear shocks

Fail 16 Jan 2015 114,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake disc worn on inner face

rear exhaust box rusty

rear seats not fitted at time of test

slight leak from both rear shocks

Pass 17 Jan 2014 98,967 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 84,473 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Jan 2012 72,961 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 61,289 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Third row of seats not fitted at time of test: belts not fully tested

Fail 17 Jan 2011 61,289 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Third row of seats not fitted at time of test: belts not fully tested

Pass 15 Jan 2010 52,839 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

third row seats not fitted at time of test.seat belts not fully tested

Pass 19 Jan 2009 42,310 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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EF55 VEK is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EF55 VEK, 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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EF55 VEK is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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