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EF56 GCV

2006 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,227 mi
Last recorded103,227 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 GCV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 103,227 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 103,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 102,547 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti roll bar link dust cover slightly damaged but preventing ingress off dirt

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 102,547 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 100,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Heatshield insecure

Nearside Rear Exhaust tip excessively corroded, likely to break off

Pass 6 Sep 2023 99,149 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs pitted inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps slightly discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished / cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 96,861 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly inscure

Fail 9 Aug 2022 96,850 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly inscure

Pass 13 Aug 2021 94,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 93,105 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 93,105 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 90,644 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 87,287 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 83,358 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 83,358 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 74,458 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 66,440 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 58,741 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 52,757 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 47,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable too check o/s & n/s rear seatbelt stalks seats folded flat.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 47,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable too check o/s & n/s rear seatbelt stalks seats folded flat.

Pass 6 Dec 2011 38,219 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 13 Dec 2010 30,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2009 23,748 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 GCV is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF56 GCV, 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 GCV is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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