MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,682 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Central heat shield loose
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
both front tyres are worn
oil leak on engine
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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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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