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EF56 VGL

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,969 mi
Last recorded89,969 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 VGL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2022 89,969 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 89,936 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 82,342 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 76,440 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 72,317 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 72,317 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 68,317 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 63,885 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 59,328 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 55,098 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 49,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 49,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 44,345 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 44,345 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 39,397 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 33,662 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 28,221 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 20,443 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 VGL is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VGL, 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 VGL is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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