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EF56 DCU

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,374 mi
Last recorded153,374 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 DCU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 153,374 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 153,374 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 151,089 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 151,089 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 145,064 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 142,672 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 135,916 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 135,916 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 127,029 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 117,700 miles

eml on

Fail 20 Feb 2017 117,700 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted insecure (3.6.B.4c)

eml on

Pass 8 Feb 2016 104,990 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 94,889 miles

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 6 Feb 2015 94,889 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Feb 2014 82,557 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 72,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 72,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 60,076 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 60,076 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 47,019 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 35,932 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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EF56 DCU is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 EF56 DCU, 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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EF56 DCU is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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