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EJ56 BCX

2006 Ford Galaxy

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

289,396 mi
Last recorded289,396 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 BCX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 289,396 miles

Nearside outer sill holed (corrosion) but not within 30cm of a suspension mount/seat mount

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated tape rapped round it (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 289,385 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake insecure caliper clip missing (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Brake insecure caliper clip missing (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside outer sill holed (corrosion) but not within 30cm of a suspension mount/seat mount

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated tape rapped round it (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 282,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner sill has corrosion

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear inner sill has corrosion

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 282,770 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv joint gaiter has a small hole.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front outer sill corroded, but not within a prescribed area.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

emission reading may differ when exhaust is repaired.

Pass 3 Nov 2017 272,138 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 264,533 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 264,419 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 254,582 miles

Child seats fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2015 254,582 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seats fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2014 239,313 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 212,876 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

slight play in nearside front inner steering rack knuckle

Fail 14 Nov 2013 212,870 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

slight play in nearside front inner steering rack knuckle

Pass 25 Oct 2012 198,296 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 178,276 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 177,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 165,933 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 145,834 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 123,117 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 72,728 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 302 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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EJ56 BCX is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EJ56 BCX, 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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EJ56 BCX is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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