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EO56 XGJ

2006 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

105,418 mi
Last recorded105,418 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 XGJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 105,418 miles

Central Rear seat belt buckle cover missing.

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 105,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear seat belt buckle cover missing.

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 100,077 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 100,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2022 92,886 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 92,877 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 88,016 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 88,016 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 76,648 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 76,648 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 69,839 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 69,839 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 63,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 57,310 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 51,029 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 49,072 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 49,072 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 46,425 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 46,425 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 44,935 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear heat shield adrift

two rear seat belts twisted still retracting

Fail 21 Jun 2012 44,935 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear heat shield adrift

two rear seat belts twisted still retracting

Pass 23 Jun 2011 40,237 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 31,966 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 31,966 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 27,373 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn, also nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre slightly worn

oil level on minimum

Fail 5 Oct 2009 27,367 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

advise closer inspection of both rear inner brake pads

both rear tyres slightly worn, also nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre slightly worn

oil level on minimum

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 XGJ is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 EO56 XGJ, 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 XGJ is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 October 2006.

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