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EF56 VKL

2006 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,009 mi
Last recorded116,009 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 VKL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 116,009 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened and subframe and under body corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 116,001 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened and subframe and under body corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 107,985 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 107,985 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 99,255 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Nov 2019 93,813 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 85,475 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 10 Nov 2018 85,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 9 Nov 2017 78,129 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust deteriorated

plastic covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2016 68,644 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

plastic covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2015 61,409 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 61,409 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 58,578 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 54,276 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 4 Mar 2013 50,326 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on inside edge

o/s/f tyre won on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2012 46,287 miles

air bag lamp on

front disc's rusty on inside

Pass 27 Apr 2011 41,764 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 41,764 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 23,708 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 21,848 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 VKL is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VKL, 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 VKL is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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