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EF56 CZH

2006 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

161,128 mi
Last recorded161,128 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 CZH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2025 161,128 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 154,588 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 148,427 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp lens cracked.

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 148,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp lens cracked.

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 141,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 135,408 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 130,310 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 124,518 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 117,067 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 109,405 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear ()

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 99,830 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 99,828 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 90,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s wiper blade split

Fail 9 Oct 2015 90,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 8 Oct 2014 82,950 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 73,597 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 64,149 miles

hi level brake light inop

Fail 28 Sep 2012 64,149 miles

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

hi level brake light inop

Pass 13 Oct 2011 55,403 miles

Different size tyres on different axles

Intake pipe missing

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 6 Dec 2010 48,499 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 48,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear tyre deteriorated (inner sidewall splitting)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 35,254 miles

Tax disc is displayed in the wrong place

Fail 4 Dec 2009 35,254 miles

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

Tax disc is displayed in the wrong place

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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EF56 CZH is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EF56 CZH, 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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What year was EF56 CZH registered?

EF56 CZH is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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