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EF56 KWY

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

230,673 mi
Last recorded230,673 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 230,673 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 225,776 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective bothside (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 225,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 217,728 miles

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

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2021 206,316 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 196,567 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 196,531 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 180,546 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 164,647 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 151,488 miles

Central high line brake light not working

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 151,483 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 132,060 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 132,060 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 118,379 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 101,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Dec 2013 92,685 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 84,894 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 73,074 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 59,199 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 59,199 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 42,517 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 KWY 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 76.2%.

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 KWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF56 KWY registered?

EF56 KWY is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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