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EK56 ARU

2006 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

169,682 mi
Last recorded169,682 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 ARU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 169,682 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 166,684 miles

Central heat shield loose

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 160,282 miles

both front tyres are worn

oil leak on engine

Pass 25 Sep 2021 149,061 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate worn (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s lower trailing arm bushes showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear both n/s o/s inner tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

loose heat shield

Pass 23 Sep 2020 144,381 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear lower arm corroded

exhaust shield insecure

Fail 23 Sep 2020 144,381 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear lower arm corroded

exhaust shield insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2019 141,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear heat shield insecure.

engine cover fitted , oil leak, wet test.

Fail 24 Sep 2019 141,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225.50.17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear heat shield insecure.

engine cover fitted , oil leak, wet test.

Pass 31 Oct 2018 128,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded.

Rear exhaust rear box tail pipe broken.

Rear seats folded in the boot

engine cover fitted.

Fail 30 Oct 2018 128,995 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225.50.17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded.

Rear exhaust rear box tail pipe broken.

Rear seats folded in the boot

engine cover fitted.

Pass 17 Oct 2017 114,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

electronic handbrake fitted

engine covers fitted

rear seats in boot folded away

Fail 17 Oct 2017 114,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

electronic handbrake fitted

engine covers fitted

rear seats in boot folded away

Pass 18 Oct 2016 93,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge slightly worn.

Oil leak ()

electronic parking brake fitted.

engine cover fitted.

Pass 13 Oct 2015 74,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

engine cover & under tray fitted

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2015 74,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance sidelamp (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

engine cover & under tray fitted

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 60,095 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 60,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 50,013 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 50,013 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 42,534 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 42,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 35,237 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 28,784 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 24,308 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 22,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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EK56 ARU is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EK56 ARU, 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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EK56 ARU is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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