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EJ56 VEF

2006 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,913 mi
Last recorded168,913 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 VEF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 168,913 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 162,306 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 162,306 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 147,358 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 141,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear shockers weak

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 130,409 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 121,561 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both rear tyres worn on inner part of the tread

unable to clearly see rear inner brake pads

Pass 15 Nov 2013 111,110 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 111,110 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 96,380 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 75,440 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 75,440 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 56,265 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 56,265 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 39,473 miles

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

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 VEF is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ56 VEF registered?

EJ56 VEF is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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