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EJ56 KCO

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

157,731 mi
Last recorded157,731 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 KCO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 May 2026 157,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement on calliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both rear-most seats stowed preventing full inspection of seat belts

Both tailgate struts incapable of holding tailgate in open position

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2025 155,742 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 155,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 153,362 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 153,356 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2023 151,285 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 151,253 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 145,245 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 137,429 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 137,427 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 131,724 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 125,940 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 4 Sep 2019 125,934 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit i would replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 117,912 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 110,241 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 7 Sep 2016 100,893 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 100,893 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 88,196 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 77,192 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 77,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 72,088 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Nov 2012 64,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 64,136 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 55,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Nov 2011 55,378 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Nov 2010 44,832 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 34,289 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 KCO is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 KCO, 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 KCO is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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