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EJ56 XSM

2006 Ford Galaxy

Orange Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,751 mi
Last recorded177,751 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 XSM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 177,751 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Sep 2024 177,737 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Oct 2023 169,024 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 169,021 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 158,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 145,575 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 145,575 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 136,639 miles

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

oil residue to rear of engine/turbo areas

pin hole to rear section of exhaust and corroded at hanger

various small stone chips across windscreen

Pass 11 Oct 2019 130,469 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 119,952 miles

rear brake pads worn

Pass 28 Sep 2017 112,441 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 105,016 miles

Offside Steering arm has slight movement at its fixings

Pass 3 Dec 2015 96,780 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 91,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 80,835 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 70,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2011 61,388 miles

n s f brake disc slightly scored

unable to inspect both rear seat belt flexible stalks and seat back rest locking mechanism due to seats folded

Fail 30 Nov 2011 61,388 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

n s f brake disc slightly scored

Pass 8 Dec 2010 50,131 miles

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

centre exhaust has been repaired with silicon which has stopped leaking

Fail 8 Dec 2010 50,131 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 40,478 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 40,478 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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 XSM is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Orange with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XSM, 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 XSM registered?

EJ56 XSM is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 December 2006.

Is EJ56 XSM safe to buy?

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