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FD56 MLK

2006 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,708 mi
Last recorded174,708 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 MLK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 174,708 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd n.s.r ..also .3rd row ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

engine rough noise

oil tamp not checked

Pass 3 Oct 2023 171,034 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Park brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 162,344 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 162,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 151,435 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

minor oil leak

offside rear outer position light not working

parking brake effort slightly weak, may require repair / adjustment

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Jun 2021 151,179 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

minor oil leak

offside rear outer position light not working

parking brake effort slightly weak, may require repair / adjustment

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2020 140,256 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front head lamps deteriorated slightly

Nearside Front Outer cv boot wet with grease suspect slight tear no ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front brake hose chaffing slightly on shock

Offside Front upper attachment noisy and rough when rotated

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism (centre row of seats)

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

front and rear suspension and brake components corroded

rear seats not in use unable to test seat belts

Fail 17 Jun 2020 139,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front head lamps deteriorated slightly

Nearside Front Outer cv boot wet with grease suspect slight tear no ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front brake hose chaffing slightly on shock

Offside Front upper attachment noisy and rough when rotated

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism (centre row of seats)

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

front and rear suspension and brake components corroded

rear seats not in use unable to test seat belts

Pass 14 Nov 2018 122,741 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 114,868 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Nov 2016 105,915 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 96,943 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2014 88,435 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 76,008 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 63,361 miles

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

both front tyres 3mm

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

rear heatshield adrift

Fail 5 Jan 2013 63,361 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres 3mm

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

rear heatshield adrift

Pass 5 Jan 2012 51,213 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition on inner face

Pass 3 Dec 2010 37,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Chip in windscreen

O/S sill slightly crushed

Fail 1 Dec 2010 37,880 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Chip in windscreen

O/S sill slightly crushed

Pass 18 Dec 2009 25,603 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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FD56 MLK is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD56 MLK, 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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FD56 MLK is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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