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EO56 DCX

2006 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

205,371 mi
Last recorded205,371 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 DCX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 205,371 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant low to minimum level

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust smoke smell rich and strong

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Offside/Nearside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Offside/Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Engine cover loose

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Offside/Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 205,371 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant low to minimum level

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust smoke smell rich and strong

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Offside/Nearside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Offside/Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Engine cover loose

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Offside/Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 205,350 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 202,751 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 202,751 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 199,485 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 199,485 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 198,817 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 198,817 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 196,281 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 186,419 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 175,651 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2016 175,651 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2015 158,495 miles

Advise front discs corrodered

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 158,488 miles

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

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

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

Advise front discs corrodered

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 138,539 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 138,539 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 117,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 103,823 miles

rear number plate beginning to delaminate/discolour

Pass 12 Dec 2011 85,673 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 69,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 51,659 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 51,630 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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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EO56 DCX is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EO56 DCX, 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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EO56 DCX is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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