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EK56 ZTU

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,774 mi
Last recorded185,774 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 ZTU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 185,774 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 150,739 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 149,797 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 134,362 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 123,855 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Apr 2019 123,824 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 121,914 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 121,914 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 119,007 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 119,007 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 114,206 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 105,418 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 94,440 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 94,304 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 83,027 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 83,027 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 73,328 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 61,255 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 51,791 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 51,791 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 33,201 miles

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 ZTU is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZTU, 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 ZTU is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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