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EJ56 VEA

2006 Ford Galaxy

Maroon Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

162,196 mi
Last recorded162,196 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 VEA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 162,196 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 162,196 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 152,581 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area and suspension components have light surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 152,581 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area and suspension components have light surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 142,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small leak on flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have cracks and perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 142,333 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small leak on flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have cracks and perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 133,393 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi worn

Pass 16 Sep 2021 121,404 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both perished (5.2.3 (j))

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Sep 2020 112,523 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 112,521 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 104,350 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 104,346 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Rear Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 98,497 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 90,349 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 79,170 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 79,151 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 68,000 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 68,000 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 60,792 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 53,054 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 49,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 42,580 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 35,995 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 30,900 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 22,391 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 VEA is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Maroon with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EJ56 VEA, 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 VEA is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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