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EJ56 VFE

2006 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

326,440 mi
Last recorded326,440 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 326,440 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 14 Jun 2019 296,910 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 296,907 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 262,538 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 228,919 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 228,644 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 193,405 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 193,403 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 156,117 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 156,109 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 124,482 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 124,451 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 91,905 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 91,905 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 84,371 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 62,073 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 40,475 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 40,475 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 40,168 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 40,168 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 27,781 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 VFE is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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