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EF56 DVA

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

184,678 mi
Last recorded184,678 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2023 184,678 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure back box tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 179,143 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 179,143 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 174,962 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 174,962 miles

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

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2020 163,940 miles

Front and rear suspension components are corroded

Vehicle underneath is corroding in places

Fail 27 Nov 2020 163,940 miles

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

Front and rear suspension components are corroded

Vehicle underneath is corroding in places

Pass 19 Nov 2019 150,237 miles

vehicle underneath corroded in places

Pass 23 Nov 2018 137,417 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 123,784 miles

Exhaust corroded in places

Fail 27 Nov 2017 123,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust corroded in places

Pass 10 Nov 2016 109,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Down to 2mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 109,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Down to 2mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 95,739 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

REAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACCESS

Fail 18 Nov 2015 95,739 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACCESS

Pass 13 Nov 2014 88,958 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 75,348 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 75,348 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 58,722 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 46,609 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 36,575 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 21,514 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 DVA is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DVA, 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 DVA is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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