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EJ56 BVC

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,935 mi
Last recorded100,935 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 BVC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 100,935 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 95,132 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 95,123 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Heat Shield loose

Fail 6 Sep 2016 95,093 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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)

exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust system has had a temp repair carried out to support system

front wiper blades slightly smearing

noise from engine when air con is running

Pass 11 Sep 2015 86,277 miles

full exhaust system hangers missing but still secure

Fail 11 Sep 2015 86,276 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

full exhaust system hangers missing but still secure

Pass 25 Sep 2014 78,052 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

bonnet cable sticky

exh hanger loose

Fail 25 Sep 2014 78,052 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

bonnet cable sticky

exh hanger loose

Pass 26 Sep 2013 67,953 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

top engine cover insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2012 58,059 miles

o/s/f tyre on 2mm on edge and 3mm in centre

rear pads low

Fail 1 Oct 2012 58,059 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

o/s/f tyre on 2mm on edge and 3mm in centre

rear pads low

Pass 3 Oct 2011 47,313 miles

SLIGHT DRAG ON N/S/F BRAKE

SLIGHT WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE PADS

Pass 1 Oct 2010 36,495 miles

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

rear tyres near limit

Fail 1 Oct 2010 36,495 miles

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

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

rear tyres near limit

Pass 17 Oct 2009 26,620 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 BVC is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BVC, 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 BVC is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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