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EJ56 ECX

2006 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,879 mi
Last recorded120,879 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 ECX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 120,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated But preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 120,879 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated But preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 113,138 miles

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated and blowing

Nearside Front Damper moist

Fail 18 Jul 2017 113,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated and blowing

Nearside Front Damper moist

Pass 27 Jul 2016 106,305 miles

Both rear tyres worn more on inner edges.

Child seat fitted in rear preventing full belt inspection.

N/side front shock absorber slightly damp.

Rearmost seats folded down and not in use at time of test.

Fail 27 Jul 2016 106,305 miles

Both rear tyres worn more on inner edges.

Child seat fitted in rear preventing full belt inspection.

N/side front shock absorber slightly damp.

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rearmost seats folded down and not in use at time of test.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 99,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 99,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 96,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 92,285 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 86,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2011 71,605 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 57,869 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 57,869 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 41,791 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 ECX is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ECX, 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 ECX is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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